School of Engineering

Dean: Jeffrey W. Holmes, MD, PhD
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Graduate Programs: Gregg M. Janowski, PhD
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs: Zoe B. Dwyer, PhD
Associate Dean for Research: Mark Banaszak Holl, PhD

The School of Engineering provides professional education in engineering through the Departments of Biomedical Engineering; Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering; Electrical and Computer Engineering; and Mechanical and Materials Engineering. The Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering; Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering; Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering; Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering; and Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree with a major in Engineering Design will seek accreditation from the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET as soon as it is eligible to do so.

Each undergraduate curriculum is comprised of four components: the UAB Core Curriculum as specified for engineering majors; mathematics and basic science courses; a series of engineering courses intended to provide a breadth of technical education; and concentrated study in a particular engineering discipline. The curricula are designed to prepare the graduate to practice the profession of engineering and effectively participate as a member of society. Additionally, the School of Engineering participates in UAB Teach.

At the graduate level, the School of Engineering offers programs of study leading to the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering; the Master of Science in Civil Engineering; the Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering; the Master of Science in Engineering Management; the Master of Science in Materials Engineering; and the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering. A Master of Engineering degree is offered with concentrations in Advanced Safety Engineering and Management; Construction Engineering Management; Information Engineering Management; Structural Engineering; and Sustainable Smart Cities. The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biomedical Engineering, the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Mechanical Engineering, and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering are also offered. Joint Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered in Civil Engineering (UAB and UAH), Materials/Metallurgical Engineering (UAB and UA), and Materials Science (UAB, UA, and UAH). A shared Doctor of Philosophy degree in Computer Engineering (UAB and UAH) is available. The Doctor of Philosophy in Neuroengineering is housed in the Schools of Engineering and Medicine.

In order to keep pace with accreditation standards as well as educational and technological developments, the School of Engineering reserves the right to make changes in its degree requirements. Changes may be applied to students already enrolled. In such cases, every effort will be made to give the student the benefit of the new educational program without imposing undue hardships.

Vision

To be nationally and internationally recognized as a top research-oriented School of Engineering: a first choice for a quality undergraduate and graduate education.

Mission

To create and apply knowledge for the benefit of society and to prepare engineering graduates to be immediately productive and able to adapt and to lead in a rapidly changing environment

Goals

  • Provide an excellent educational experience for a community of highly capable students that reflect the diversity of our society
  • Develop an education and research program that fosters the development of a community of scholars capable of defining and solving problems to benefit society
  • Develop an internationally recognized research program focused in distinctive multi-disciplinary areas
  • Develop extensive and mutually beneficial relationships that foster understanding, respect, and a sense of common responsibility
  • Provide an environment where faculty and staff can achieve their full potential for the mutual benefit of the School and the individual

Pre-College Preparation

The recommended program of high school preparation for the study of engineering includes four units of English; four units of mathematics (including algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus); four units of science (biology, chemistry, and physics are strongly recommended); and four units of social science (history, economics, government, etc.).

Admission to the School of Engineering

First-Term Freshmen

In addition to satisfying the general requirements for admission to UAB listed in the Undergraduate Catalog,  admission to the majors of Biomedical, Civil, Electrical, Engineering Design, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering, requires an ACT Math sub score of 22 (or SAT equivalent) and high school GPA of 3.00. Students meeting these requirements who are undecided on an engineering major are admitted as Undeclared Engineering students.

Students who do not meet the above criteria are admitted as Undeclared – Interest in Engineering students in the Vulcan Materials University Academic Success Center.

Students with an ACT Math sub score lower than 22 (or SAT equivalent) and a high school GPA of 3.00 or higher who subsequently place into MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra or higher in the pre-calculus sequence can be admitted into their chosen major in the School of Engineering.

Transfer Students, Re-Admitted Students, Post-Baccalaureate Students, and Change of Major

To be admitted to the School of Engineering as Civil, Electrical, Engineering Design, Materials, or Mechanical Engineering, students must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.20 and, if applicable, a minimum institutional (UAB) GPA of 2.20 in addition to math placement in MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra or higher in the pre-calculus sequence. Students meeting these requirements who are undecided on an engineering major are admitted as Undeclared Engineering students.

To be admitted to the School of Engineering as Biomedical Engineering, students must have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and, if applicable, a minimum institutional (UAB) GPA of 3.0 in addition to math placement in MA 105 Pre-Calculus Algebra or higher in the pre-calculus sequence. Students who meet the math requirement with GPAs between 2.20 and 2.99 will be admitted as Undeclared Engineering.

Dual Degree Program Participants

Dual degree program participants from cooperating four-year institutions must provide the following information:

  • A letter or email from the student acknowledging their participation in the Dual Degree Program and intent to complete an Engineering degree at UAB
  • A letter from the cooperating institution stating that the student has successfully completed the general education requirements at that institution and will be awarded a degree from the institution upon completion of UAB Engineering requirements

Change of Major within the School of Engineering

Students changing majors within the School of Engineering should follow procedures outlined under Declaration of Major in this catalog. Students must meet the requirements listed previously.

Mandatory Academic Advising

To assure that students are progressing toward graduation, the School of Engineering advisors and faculty advisors provide academic advice and planning each term. During advising, students receive a registration access code (RAC) which will allow them to register for courses the following semester.

Students will be advised by School advisors until the following are met:

  • Completion of MA 125 Calculus I and MA 126 Calculus II with a “C” or better
  • Twenty-four hours earned at UAB
  • Minimum UAB and cumulative GPAs of 2.20 (2.50 for Biomedical Engineering students)

Once the above are met, students will be advised by faculty advisors in their respective program.

Pre-Health Program Option

Any undergraduate program in engineering can be configured to satisfy pre-health requirements but requires additional coursework. Further information on pre-health program options can be obtained from Dr. Dale Feldman, Pre-Health Program Coordinator, at dfeldman@uab.edu.

Core Curriculum as Specified for Engineering Majors

Students in the School of Engineering follow the UAB Blazer Core Curriculum with the following specifications:

  • Engineering students should take the following course to satisfy the Academic Foundations: Quantitative Literacy requirement: MA 125 Calculus I.
  • Engineering students should take the following courses to satisfy the Thinking Broadly: Scientific Inquiry requirement: PH 221 General Physics I and PH 222 General Physics II.

Reasonable Progress

In addition to UAB’s Progress toward Degree policy, all students in the School of Engineering must continually make reasonable progress toward the completion of their academic programs, which is defined as the successful completion of two courses applicable to their engineering program within an academic year. Additionally, if an Undeclared Engineering student has not selected an engineering major within 64 hours, the student may be dismissed from the School of Engineering.

Transfer Credit

The School of Engineering follows the UAB policy for transfer credit with the following stipulations.

The School of Engineering may accept a course for engineering credit from a two-year community college if the following conditions are satisfied:

  • The appropriate UAB program has reviewed the course syllabus and determined that it satisfies the key requirements of the equivalent UAB course in terms of content, rigor, and prerequisites;
  • The course is equivalent to a freshman or sophomore-level engineering course at UAB. No junior or senior-level courses will be accepted;
  • The two-year community college offers engineering courses in partnership with or under the supervision of an ABET-accredited four-year Engineering program.

The School of Engineering accepts transfer credit for EGR 200 Introduction to Engineering from Alabama Community Colleges that offer an equivalent course.

Please note that engineering technology courses are generally not accepted for engineering credit.

Academic Warning, Probation, and Suspension

The School of Engineering follows the UAB Policy for Academic Warning, Probation, and Suspension.

In addition, the School of Engineering advises the following to promote student success:

  • Students on Academic Warning or Probation are advised to register for no more than four courses per term.
  • Students in Biomedical Engineering should refer to the BME program overview in this catalog for program-specific requirements.

Graduation Requirements

In addition to satisfying the University's graduation requirements, all engineering students must earn a minimum of 128 semester hours in specified coursework and a minimum engineering grade point average (GPA) of 2.00 to graduate. The engineering grade point average includes all engineering coursework applicable to the degree attempted at UAB (after applying the University’s grade forgiveness policy, if applicable). BME students must also have an institutional GPA of 2.50 or higher and have earned a grade of C or better in all BME courses to graduate.

Minors

Students who declare minors in the School of Engineering must develop a program of study in consultation with an academic advisor within the Engineering Dean’s Office. Students should exercise care in the selection of courses to meet the requirements of their major as well as concurrently satisfying prerequisite requirements for engineering courses.

Students majoring in engineering may not select a minor offered by their engineering discipline. See minors below for specific restrictions. Engineering majors may not minor in engineering science.

To satisfy the minor requirements, a minimum grade point average of 2.00 is required for all engineering coursework attempted for all programs. Transfer students wishing to earn a minor in engineering must take at least nine (9) semester hours at UAB and earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted. Students who are not majoring in biomedical engineering but wish to enroll in 300- or 400-level BME courses must fulfill course prerequisites, have an institutional (UAB) GPA of at least 3.00, and be approved by the BME Undergraduate Program Director.

 Minor in Applied Mechanics

Offered through the Department of Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering

Not available to Civil Engineering Undergraduate Students

RequirementsHours
Grade Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all engineering coursework. Transfer students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted.
Required Engineering Courses
CE 210Statics3
CE 220Mechanics of Solids3
CE 360Structural Analysis3
ME 215Dynamics3
Civil Engineering Electives
Select three of the following courses:9
Advanced Mechanics
Structural Mechanics
Introduction to the Finite Element Method
Advanced Structural Analysis
Structural Dynamics
Total Hours21

 Minor in Biomedical Engineering

Offered through the Department of Biomedical Engineering

Not available to Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Students

RequirementsHours
Grade Requirement
A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required for all engineering coursework. Transfer students must earn a minimum GPA of 3.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted.
Required Biomedical Engineering Courses
BME 210Engineering in Biology3
BME 401Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Seminar1
Required Introduction to Engineering Course(s)
EGR 110
EGR 111
Introduction to Engineering I
and Introduction to Engineering II *
2
or EGR 200 Introduction to Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Electives
Select three of the following courses:9
Biomaterials
Biocomputing
Bioinstrumentation
Biomechanics of Solids
Bioimaging
Biological Transport Phenomena
Biomedical Engineering Electives
Select two of the following courses:6
Implant-Tissue Interactions
Living Systems Analysis and Biostatistics
Tissue Engineering
Medical Image Processing
Computational Neuroscience
Bioelectric Phenomena
Continuum Mechanics of Solids
Total Hours21

 Minor in Civil Engineering

Offered through the Department of Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering

Not available to Civil Engineering Undergraduate Students

RequirementsHours
Grade Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all engineering coursework. Transfer students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted.
Required Civil Engineering Courses
CE 210Statics3
CE 220Mechanics of Solids3
CE 230Plane Surveying3
CE 236Environmental Engineering3
Civil Engineering Electives
Select three of the following courses:9
Soil Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Structural Analysis
Engineering Economics
Structural Steel Design
Design of Wood Structures
Reinforced Concrete Design
Total Hours21

 Minor in Electrical Engineering

Offered through the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Not available to Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Students

RequirementsHours
Grade Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all engineering coursework. Transfer students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted.
Required Electrical Engineering Courses
EE 210Digital Logic3
EE 233Engineering Programming Methods3
EE 300Engineering Problem Solving II3
EE 314Electrical Circuits3
EE 316Electrical Networks4
EE 351Electronics4
Required Engineering Course
EGR 150Computer Methods in Engineering3
Total Hours23

Minor in Engineering Design

RequirementsHours
Grade Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all engineering coursework. Transfer students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted.
Required Engineering Design Courses
EGR 117Engineering Design & Innovation I: Design Thinking3
EGR 217Engineering Design & Innovation II: Prototyping3
EGR 317Engineering Design & Innovation III: Project Lab3
ARS 280Creativity and Imagination3
100-Level Art Studio Course3
Drawing: Observations and Perceptions
Two-Dimensional Design Foundations
Spatial Solutions
200-Level Art Studio Course3
Beginning Drawing
Beginning Sculpture
Beginning Printmaking
Beginning Graphic Design
Total Hours18

Minor in Engineering Science 

Not Available to Engineering Undergraduate Students

RequirementsHours
Grade Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all engineering coursework. Transfer students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted.
Required Engineering Courses
CE 210Statics3
EE 312Electrical Systems3
ME 241Thermodynamics I3
MSE 280Engineering Materials3
Required Introduction to Engineering Course(s)2
Introduction to Engineering I
and Introduction to Engineering II
Introduction to Engineering
Engineering Electives
Select two of the following courses:6-7
Digital Logic
Dynamics
Introduction to Fluid Mechanics
Physical Materials I
and Physical Materials I Laboratory
Total Hours20-21

 Minor in Engineering World Health

Offered through the Department of Biomedical Engineering

RequirementsHours
Choose 3 of the following Engineering courses9
Biomaterials
Biocomputing
Bioinstrumentation
Mechanics of Solids
Plane Surveying
Environmental Engineering
Hydraulics
and Hydraulics Lab
Water Supply/Drainage Design
and Water Supply/Drainage Design Lab
Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management
Air Quality Modeling and Monitoring
Introduction to Water and Wastewater Treatment
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Drawing, Design and Measurement for Industrial Distribution
Introduction to Thermal Sciences
Overview of Mechanical Components
Introduction to Materials
Choose 3 of the following Public Health courses9
Intensive Global Health Training - SIFAT
Introduction to Public Health
Introduction to Global Health
Epidemiology
Environmental Factors in Public Health
Biostatistics
Workplace Environment
Environmental Justice and Ethics
Food, Water, and Air
Nature vs. Nurture: Genes, Environment and Health
Fundamentals of Toxicology
Total Hours18

 Minor in Environmental Engineering

Offered through the Department of Civil Construction and Environmental Engineering

Not available to Civil Engineering Undergraduate Students

RequirementsHours
Grade Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all engineering coursework. Transfer students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted.
Required Civil Engineering Courses
CE 236Environmental Engineering3
CE 337
337L
Hydraulics
and Hydraulics Lab
3
CE 430
430L
Water Supply/Drainage Design
and Water Supply/Drainage Design Lab
3
CE 480Introduction to Water and Wastewater Treatment3
Civil Engineering Electives
Select three of the following courses:9
Civil Engineering Analysis I
Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management
Air Quality Modeling and Monitoring
Engineering Hydrology
Total Hours21

 Minor in Materials Engineering

Offered through the Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Not available to Materials Engineering Undergraduate Students

RequirementsHours
Grade Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all engineering coursework. Transfer students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted.
Required Materials Engineering Courses
MSE 280Engineering Materials3
MSE 281
281L
Physical Materials I
and Physical Materials I Laboratory
4
MSE 380Thermodynamics of Materials3
MSE 381Physical Materials II3
MSE 382Mechanical Behavior of Materials3
MSE 465
465L
Characterization of Materials
and Characterization of Materials Laboratory
4
Materials Engineering Electives
Select one of the following courses:3-4
Composite Materials
Polymeric Materials
and Polymeric Materials Laboratory
Metals and Alloys
and Metals and Alloys Laboratory
Ceramic Materials
Total Hours23-24

Minor in Mechanical Engineering - Thermal Systems

Offered through the Department of Mechanical Engineering

Not available to Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Students

RequirementsHours
Grade Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all engineering coursework. Transfer students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted.
Required Engineering Courses
ME 241Thermodynamics I3
ME 242Thermodynamics II3
ME 321Introduction to Fluid Mechanics3
ME 322Introduction to Heat Transfer3
Mechanical Engineering Electives
Select three courses from the following:9
Thermo-Fluids Systems
and Thermo-Fluids Systems Laboratory
Intermediate Fluid Mechanics
Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics Basics
Combustion
Internal Combustion Engines
Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning
Thermal-Fluid Systems Design
Total Hours21

 Minor in Mechanical Engineering - Mechanical Systems

Offered through the Department of Mechanical Engineering

Not available to Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Students

RequirementsHours
Grade Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all engineering coursework. Transfer students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted.
Required Engineering Courses
CE 210Statics3
CE 220Mechanics of Solids3
ME 215Dynamics3
ME 370Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery3
ME 371Machine Design3
Engineering Electives
Select two of the following courses:6
Vehicular Dynamics
Introduction to Vehicle Drive Systems Engineering
Mechanical Systems
and Mechanical Systems Laboratory
Systems Engineering
Instrumentation and Measurements
Introduction to Finite Element Method
Mechanical Vibrations
Materials Processing
Total Hours21

 Minor in Software Engineering

Offered through the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Not available to Electrical Engineering Undergraduate Students

RequirementsHours
Grade Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all engineering coursework. Transfer students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted.
Required Electrical Engineering Courses
EE 210Digital Logic3
EE 233Engineering Programming Methods3
EE 333Engineering Programming Using Objects3
EE 337Introduction to Microprocessors4
EE 432Introduction to Computer Networking3
Required Engineering Course
EGR 150Computer Methods in Engineering3
Electrical Engineering Electives
Select one of the following courses:3
Engineering Software Solutions
Real-Time Process & Protocols
Internet/Intranet Application Development
Digital Systems Design
Total Hours22

Minor in Neuroengineering

Offered through the Department of Biomedical Engineering 

RequirementsHours
Grade Requirement
A minimum GPA of 2.00 is required for all engineering coursework. Transfer students must earn a minimum GPA of 2.00 in UAB engineering courses attempted.
EGR 150Computer Methods in Engineering3
BME 312Biocomputing3
NBL 355Synapses, Neurons and Brains3
NBL 356Mechanisms of Sensation, Movement & Cognition3
BME 450Computational Neuroscience3
Select one of the following:3
NBL 425Methods in Human Neuroimaging3
NBL 454Mind/Brain Course3

Honors in Engineering

Purpose

The honors programs are intended to enrich educational opportunities for talented students in the School of Engineering.

Benefits

Students who complete an engineering honors program will have earned nine credit hours in honors coursework. Honors research beyond the required six hours may be applied as graduate credit. Three credit hours of honors research may be applied as an undergraduate elective according to departmental policy. Students who complete an honors program in engineering with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 will receive a bachelor's degree "with Honors" in addition to any University honors designations.

Eligibility

In order to be eligible to participate in Engineering honors programs, students must meet the following:

  • Minimum institutional (UAB) GPA of 3.25 and minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (BME students must earn a minimum institutional (UAB) GPA and cumulative GPA of 3.75)
  • Completion of MA 227 Calculus III or EGR 265 Math Tools for Engineering Problem Solving with a C or better
  • Enrollment as a full-time UAB student for a minimum of one semester
  • Program endorsement

Invitations are extended by the Dean's office.

Requirements

Honors programs require nine credit hours of honors coursework.

  • Students enroll in EGR 301 Honors Research I, a one-hour course, during the fall term following acceptance into  honors. Students participating in the Science and Technology Honors program are not required to take EGR 301.
  • Students enroll in two one-hour seminars which can be taken at any time in their course of study.
  • Students complete six hours of credit in program honors research.
  • Individual programs may vary in the way credit is awarded. For information regarding program requirements, contact the appropriate honors coordinator listed below.

Contact

Honors Programs are offered by all undergraduate degree programs in the School of Engineering.

BME-Biomedical Engineering Courses

BME 011. Undergraduate Internship in BME. 0 Hours.

Engineering internship experience in preparation for the student's intended career. Students in a university recognized cooperative education experience should register for COP 011 or COP 012.

BME 210. Engineering in Biology. 3 Hours.

Application of engineering to the study of biology on the cellular and molecular level. Engineering solutions in genomics, proteomics, and nanotechnology to investigate cellular and molecular process.
Prerequisites: BY 123 [Min Grade: C]

BME 221. Clinical Innovation I. 3 Hours.

The goals of this class are to develop an understanding of the concept of clinical innovation and develop skills in written and oral communication of innovation in the context of a business proposal/presentation.

BME 289. Undergraduate Research in Biomedical Engineering I. 1 Hour.

Undergraduate research experiences in biomedical engineering. Must have sophomore standing.
Prerequisites: EGR 200 [Min Grade: C] or EGR 111 [Min Grade: C] or HC 111 [Min Grade: C] or HC 120 [Min Grade: C] and (MA 125 [Min Grade: C] or MA 225 [Min Grade: C])

BME 310. Biomaterials. 3 Hours.

Introduction to wide range of materials used for biomedical applications. Physical, chemical and mechanical properties of biomaterials.
Prerequisites: MSE 280 [Min Grade: C] and BME 210 [Min Grade: C]

BME 311. Biomaterials for Non-Majors. 3 Hours.

Wide range of materials used for biomedical applications. Physical, chemical and mechanical properties of biomaterials.
Prerequisites: MSE 280 [Min Grade: C]

BME 312. Biocomputing. 3 Hours.

Introduction to computational techniques used in biomedical engineering.
Prerequisites: EGR 150 [Min Grade: C] and EGR 265 [Min Grade: C] or (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: C]) and MA 260 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

BME 313. Bioinstrumentation. 3 Hours.

An introduction to instrumentation used to make biological and physiological measurements. Techniques include acquisition and analysis of bioelectric signals and instrument control.
Prerequisites: EE 312 [Min Grade: C] and (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: C] or EGR 265 [Min Grade: C])

BME 333. Biomechanics of Solids. 3 Hours.

Application of mechanics of solids principles to biomedical engineering problems; stress-strain of bone, viscoelasticity and constitutive equations of tissues, mechanics of the cell, introduction to molecular mechanics.
Prerequisites: EGR 265 [Min Grade: C] or (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: C]) and ME 215 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

BME 350. Biological Transport Phenomena. 3 Hours.

Basic mechanisms and mathematical analysis of transport processes with biological and biomedical applications. Analysis of flow, transport and reaction processes for biological fluids and biological molecules with applications towards development of artificial organs, drug delivery systems and tissue engineering products.
Prerequisites: EGR 265 [Min Grade: C] or (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: C]) and BME 210 [Min Grade: C] and BME 370 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and ME 215 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

BME 370. Integrated Physiology. 3 Hours.

Integrated Physiology will introduce undergraduate students to mathematical models of major physiological systems. Basic anatomy will be reviewed in pre-recorded videos to be watched prior to coming to synchronous lectures. Lectures will include discussions, derivations of relevant equations, and development of models to demonstrate understanding of biological systems. In-class activities will be used as means to provide interactive content that will be assessed via Assignments and Exams. The course will culminate in a final project where teams of students select a pathological condition and model it in Matlab, including comparing to normal conditions and with currently-available clinical interventions. Open to junior and senior level Biomedical Engineering students.
Prerequisites: EGR 150 [Min Grade: C] and BME 210 [Min Grade: C]

BME 389. Undergraduate Research in Biomedical Engineering II. 1-2 Hour.

Undergraduate research experiences in biomedical engineering.

BME 401. Undergraduate Biomedical Engineering Seminar. 1 Hour.

Undergraduate seminar.

BME 420. Implant-Tissue Interactions. 3 Hours.

An overview of implant biocompatibility including tissue histology, histopathology of implant response and the regulatory process for medical devices. Emphasis placed on ethical issues related to design, development, and implementation of biomedical implants. Ethics and Civic Responsibility are significant components of this course.
Prerequisites: BME 310 [Min Grade: C] or BME 311 [Min Grade: C]

BME 423. Living Systems Analysis and Biostatistics. 3 Hours.

Basic concepts and techniques of measurement processing and analysis of data from living systems. Statistics, analysis of variance and regression analysis. Emphasis is placed on data analysis and presentation of group projects.
Prerequisites: BME 312 [Min Grade: C]

BME 424. Current Topics in Stem Cell Engineering. 3 Hours.

This course is designed for students interested in the field of stem cells, regenerative medicine, and tissue engineering using stem cells and stem cell derived cells. The course will introduce the role of stem cells in tissue growth and development, the theory behind the design and in vitro construction of tissue and organ replacements, and the applications of biomedical engineering principles to the treatment of tissue-specific diseases. Students will have hands on experience on culturing and analyzing stem cells, stem cell differentiation, analysis of functional and physiological properties of differentiated cells, and fabricating basic engineered-tissues.
Prerequisites: BY 123 [Min Grade: C] and (BY 210 [Min Grade: C] or BY 212 [Min Grade: C] or BY 115 [Min Grade: C])

BME 435. Tissue Engineering. 3 Hours.

Principles underlying strategies for regenerative medicine such as stem-cell based therapy, scaffold design, proteins or genes delivery, roles of extracellular matrix, cell-materials interactions, angiogenesis, tissue transplantation, mechanical stimulus and nanotechnology.
Prerequisites: BME 310 [Min Grade: C] or BME 311 [Min Grade: C]

BME 443. Medical Image Processing. 3 Hours.

Fundamental topics of medical image processing to practical applications using conventional computer software.
Prerequisites: BME 312 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and PH 222 [Min Grade: C]

BME 444. Machine Learning for Biomedical Engineering Applications. 3 Hours.

This course provides the introduction to the practical aspects of machine learning such that the students can apply some basic machine learning techniques in simple biomedical engineering problems. The course also provides the principle of machine learning ‘thinking process’ for the next machine learning – AI courses and more in-depth machine learning studies. By ‘thinking process’, at the beginning, it is better to view machine learning like human learning. Students who have experience with Data Mining may further understand the fundamental differences between Machine Learning and Data Mining, although these two fields share many concepts and techniques. Also, the student will learn fundamental theories in machine learning to be able to develop new machine learning techniques and research machine learning in biomedical engineering.
Prerequisites: EGR 150 [Min Grade: C]

BME 450. Computational Neuroscience. 3 Hours.

This course examines the computational principles used by the nervous system. Topics include: biophysics of axon and synapse, sensory coding (with an emphasis on vision and audition), planning and decision-making, and synthesis of motor responses. There will be an emphasis on systems approach throughout. Homework includes simulations.
Prerequisites: BME 312 [Min Grade: C]

BME 461. Bioelectric Phenomena. 3 Hours.

Quantitative methods in electrophysiology with focus on using simulations to examine responses in electrically excitable cell types.
Prerequisites: BME 312 [Min Grade: C]

BME 462. Cardiac Electrophysiology. 3 Hours.

Experimental and computational method on cardiac electrophysiology, ionic current, action potentials, electrical propagation, the electrocardiogram, electromechanical coupling, cardiac arrhythmias, effects of electric fields in cardiac tissue, defibrillation and ablation.
Prerequisites: BME 312 [Min Grade: C]

BME 471. Continuum Mechanics of Solids. 3 Hours.

Matrix and tensor mathematics, fundamentals of stress, momentum principles, Cauchy and Piola-Kirchoff stress tensors, static equilibrium, invariance, measures of strain, Lagrangian and Eulerian formulations, Green and Almansi strain, deformation gradient tensor, infinitesimal strain, constitutive equations, finite strain elasticity, strain energy methods, 2-D Elasticity, Airy Method, viscoelasticity, mechanical behavior of polymers.
Prerequisites: EGR 265 [Min Grade: C] or (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: C]) and (BME 333 [Min Grade: C] or CE 220 [Min Grade: C])

BME 472. Industrial Bioprocessing and Biomanufacturing. 3 Hours.

This course will introduce students to the growing industries related to biomedical, biopharmaceutical and biotechnology. It is targeted to offer the students marketable skills to work in a vital area of economic growth and also convey some of the challenges and opportunities awaiting.
Prerequisites: BME 310 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

BME 489. Undergraduate Research in Biomedical Engineering III. 1-2 Hour.

Undergraduate research experiences in biomedical engineering. Must have senior standing.

BME 490. Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering. 1-3 Hour.

Special Topic in Biomedical Engineering.

BME 491. Individual Study in Biomedical Engineering. 1-6 Hour.

Individual Study in Biomedical Engineering.

BME 494. Honors Research I. 1-3 Hour.

Research experiences for undergraduates enrolled in the departmental honors program. The student should write a proposal and make a presentation based on the proposal.
Prerequisites: EGR 301 [Min Grade: C] or STH 201 [Min Grade: C]

BME 495. Honors Research II. 1-3 Hour.

Research opportunities for undergraduate students in the Biomedical Engineering Honors Program. Research areas include cardiac electrophysiology, brain imaging, biomedical implants, and tissue engineering.
Prerequisites: BME 494 [Min Grade: C]

BME 496. Biomedical Engineering Honors Seminar. 1 Hour.

Must be enrolled in an Honors Program.

BME 498. Capstone Design I Product Development. 3 Hours.

Design and development of medical-products. Through experiential learning, students go through the early phases of engineering design innovation for medical products, starting with clinical immersion to determine a critical health-care need. Engineering students work in multi-disciplinary teams that include students from the School of Business to develop design concepts for both a client-based prototype and a commercializable version. Designs take into account client needs as well as legal, regulatory, and marketing requirements. Business ethics are also covered. Emphasis is placed on communication in both oral and written format to targeted audiences.
Prerequisites: (BME 310 [Min Grade: C] and BME 312 [Min Grade: C]) or (BME 310 [Min Grade: C] and BME 313 [Min Grade: C]) or (BME 310 [Min Grade: C] and BME 333 [Min Grade: C]) or (BME 310 [Min Grade: C] and BME 350 [Min Grade: C]) or (BME 312 [Min Grade: C] and BME 313 [Min Grade: C]) or (BME 312 [Min Grade: C] and BME 333 [Min Grade: C]) or (BME 312 [Min Grade: C] and BME 350 [Min Grade: C]) or (BME 313 [Min Grade: C] and BME 333 [Min Grade: C]) or (BME 313 [Min Grade: C] and BME 350 [Min Grade: C]) or (BME 333 [Min Grade: C] and BME 350 [Min Grade: C]) or BME 370 [Min Grade: C]

BME 499. Capstone Design II. 3 Hours.

Capstone design project; a continuation of BME 498. Through experiential learning, student teams complete the engineering design process for their client-based prototype incorporating engineering standards and realistic constraints. Student teams develop a business plan to present to potential business partners and product development teams from established companies. Additional skills learned in this part of the design process include: development of business proposals, project planning and scheduling, project execution and resource scheduling, communication of design, and interim and final design reviews. Emphasis is placed on communication of design and design justification in both an oral and written format to targeted audiences.
Prerequisites: BME 498 [Min Grade: C] and BME 310 [Min Grade: C] and BME 312 [Min Grade: C] and BME 313 [Min Grade: C] and BME 333 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and BME 350 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and BME 423 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

CE-Civil Engineering Courses

CE 011. Undergraduate Internship in CE. 0 Hours.

Engineering internship experience in preparation for the student's intended career. Students in a university recognized cooperative education experience should register for COP 011 or COP 012.

CE 200. Engineering Geology. 2 Hours.

Fundamentals and advanced topics of geology including plate tectonics, mineral formation, sedimentary / igneous / metamorphic rocks, structural deformations, weathering and erosion, groundwater migration, and slope stability.

CE 210. Statics. 3 Hours.

Newton's laws of motion. Scalar and vector quantities, vector algebra, and the concepts of position and moment vectors. Two-dimensional systems: forces, moments, couples, and resultants. Three-dimensional systems and equivalent force systems, free body diagrams, and equations of equilibrium. Construction of shear force and bending moment diagrams. Analysis of pin-connected beams, plane trusses, and frames: method of joints and method of sections. Friction and properties of surfaces. Center of mass, center of gravity, and area moment of inertia. Quantitative Literacy is a significant component of this course.
Prerequisites: (MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 126 [Min Grade: P] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C]) and (PH 221 [Min Grade: C] or PH 221 [Min Grade: P])

CE 220. Mechanics of Solids. 3 Hours.

Variation of stress at a point. Equilibrium requirements and body force concepts. Variation of strain at a point. Stress-strain relationships. Stress transformation and Mohr’s Circle for plane stress. Analysis of axially loaded bars, circular shafts in torsion, shear and bending of beams, and buckling of columns. Analysis of simple, statically determinate and indeterminate structures.
Prerequisites: CE 210 [Min Grade: C]

CE 221. Mechanics of Solids Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Standard tensile, torsion, bending, and column tests. Installation and applications of strain gages and rosettes. Measurement of forces, displacements, strains, and other variables. Writing is a significant component of this course.
Prerequisites: CE 220 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently)

CE 222. Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory. 1 Hour.

Testing properties of construction materials such as cement, aggregate, concrete, and asphalt. Design of Portland cement concrete mixes. Writing is a significant component of this course.
Prerequisites: CE 220 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently)

CE 230. Plane Surveying. 3 Hours.

Fundamental topics of surveying including care and use of surveying instruments, surveying methods, error theory, traversing, stadia, mapping techniques, circular and parabolic curves, areas, and volumes. CE 230L must be taken concurrently.
Prerequisites: MA 125 [Min Grade: C] or MA 225 [Min Grade: C]

CE 230L. Plane Surveying Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Principles of land measurement, the instruments and techniques used in surveying, theory of errors and mathematical precision in engineering analysis and design. Introduction to route surveying and the principles of horizontal and vertical curves. Companion to CE 230 and must be taken concurrently.

CE 236. Environmental Engineering. 3 Hours.

Introduction to environmental engineering principles. Air and water pollution, solid waste, quality of environment, environmental health, regulations and legal considerations, and ethics and civic responsibility. Design of testing protocols.
Prerequisites: MA 125 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 225 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and CH 117 [Min Grade: C]

CE 236L. Environmental Engineering Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Laboratory equipment and methods. Chemical and physical tests to determine characteristics of water and wastewater. Companion lab to CE 236 and must be taken concurrently.

CE 280. City as Classroom. 3 Hours.

Students learn how the built environment affects a variety of quality-of-life factors, including the natural environment, personal health, and broader measures of community health and well-being. Classroom lectures are reinforced through field activities, data collection, and direct interaction with the Birmingham government and community organizations. Classes focus on built environment elements such as urban design, building materials, green building design, green spaces, transportation infrastructure, and advanced technologies. Each course offered under this proposal will requires a final project that combines course topics with data collection/activities conducted in Birmingham communities. This course meets Blazer Core City s a Classroom requirement with a flag in Sustainability and Service Learning.

CE 332. Soil Engineering. 4 Hours.

Soil identification and properties, stress concepts, permeability settlement analysis, soil compaction, bearing capacity, shear strength of soil, and slope stability. CE 332L must be taken concurrently.
Prerequisites: CE 200 [Min Grade: D] and CE 220 [Min Grade: D]

CE 332L. Soil Engineering Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Soil classification, strength and shear tests, and permeability and consolidation tests. Companion to CE 332 and must be taken concurrently.

CE 337. Hydraulics. 3 Hours.

Fundamentals of hydraulics, fluids and flow in pipe systems. Topics covered in fluid flow include hydrostatics, laws of fluid motion, kinematics, dynamics, energy balance, and dimensionless groups. Topics covered in pipe flow include incompressible flow, compressibility, pumps, viscosity, boundary layers, turbulence, and losses. The courses includes appropriate laboratory experiments and computer applications.
Prerequisites: MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C]

CE 337L. Hydraulics Lab. 0 Hours.

The laboratory exercises are designed to assist the student in the investigation of fluid properties, fluid statics, and application of flow measurement techniques, application of conservation laws of mass, momentum and energy, major and minor losses, and pipe networks. Companion lab to CE 337 and must be taken concurrently.

CE 344. Civil Engineering Analysis I. 3 Hours.

Inspection and treatment of data using exploratory data analysis. Descriptive statistics. Introduction to probability and commonly used distributions. Basic data analysis using regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and analysis of variance. Quantitative literacy is a significant component of this course.
Prerequisites: MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C]

CE 345. Transportation Engineering. 3 Hours.

Principles of transportation engineering and urban transportation planning. Traffic flow characteristics, traffic control, capacity analysis of basic highway sections and intersections, geometric design, and travel demand forecasting.
Prerequisites: (MA 125 [Min Grade: C] or MA 225 [Min Grade: C]) and PH 221 [Min Grade: C]

CE 360. Structural Analysis. 3 Hours.

Reactions, shears, moments, and axial forces in determinate and indeterminate structures. Influence lines; moment area and energy methods of computing deflections; methods of truss and frame analysis. Computer applications.
Prerequisites: CE 220 [Min Grade: D]

CE 371. Engineering Communication. 2 Hours.

Introduces communication skills necessary for professional development. Topics include forms of technical writing and oral communication, report writing and organization, plan reading, professional practice, and ethics.
Prerequisites: EH 102 [Min Grade: D]

CE 395. Engineering Economics. 3 Hours.

Fundamental concepts of engineering economy. Introduction to cost and revenue estimating and cash flow analysis for engineering projects. Choosing between alternatives taking into account the time value of money, depreciation, inflation, income taxes and risk factors.
Prerequisites: MA 125 [Min Grade: C] or MA 225 [Min Grade: C]

CE 410. FE Review for Civil Engineers. 0 Hours.

Review concepts of the engineering core and civil engineering in preparation for the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

CE 415. Building Information Modeling (BIM). 3 Hours.

Introduction to virtual design and construction using AutoCAD and Revit software. An emphasis is placed on the use of these tools and their practical applications to real world engineering and design projects. Students are provided with the software required to complete a multi-step project.
Prerequisites: ME 102 [Min Grade: D]

CE 420. Advanced Mechanics. 3 Hours.

Variation of stress at point including determination of principal and maximum shear stresses. Strain gages and rosettes. Failure theories. Inelastic stress-strain behavior of axially loaded bars. Torsion of noncircular sections and plastic torque. Curved beams. Elastic and plastic analysis for unsymmetrical bending. Shear center. Beams on elastic foundations.
Prerequisites: CE 220 [Min Grade: D]

CE 426. Foundation Engineering. 3 Hours.

Design of foundations including bearing capacity and settlement of spread footings, mats, single piles, and pile groups. Site investigation and evaluation of data from field and tests. Estimation of stresses in soil masses, lateral resistance of piles and pile groups. Design of retaining walls, sheet piles, and cofferdams.
Prerequisites: CE 332 [Min Grade: D] and CE 455 [Min Grade: D]

CE 430. Water Supply/Drainage Design. 3 Hours.

Water requirements; wastewater characteristics. Hydraulics and design of sewers; distribution and reuse of water. Development of water supplies; design considerations.
Prerequisites: CE 337 [Min Grade: C]

CE 430L. Water Supply/Drainage Design Lab. 0 Hours.

The laboratory exercises are designed to assist the student in the investigation of water supply and drainage design including the analysis of water networks, pipe network design, storm-water and sewer collection network design, flow path visualization, hydraulic jump, flow over weirs, channel design, and basin modeling. Companion lab to CE 430 and must be taken concurrently.

CE 431. Energy Resources. 3 Hours.

Overview of primary energy resources, including oil, natural gas, coal, nuclear, hydro, solar, geothermal, biomass, wind, and tidal. Resources are discussed in terms of supply, distribution, recovery and conversion, environmental impacts, economies, policy, and technology. Concepts and opportunities for energy conservation are examined, including electric power generation, transportation applications, and energy use in developing countries.
Prerequisites: CE 236 [Min Grade: D]

CE 433. Solid and Hazardous Wastes Management. 3 Hours.

Overview of waste characterizations, regulations, and management options. Fundamentals of landfill design, recycling, incineration, emerging disposal technologies, federal and state laws, hazardous waste treatment, and ultimate disposal of hazardous waste.
Prerequisites: CE 236 [Min Grade: D]

CE 434. Air Quality Modeling and Monitoring. 3 Hours.

Overview of atmospheric pollutant effects, reactions, and sources. Introduction to air dispersion modeling and ambient air quality monitoring.
Prerequisites: ME 251 [Min Grade: D]

CE 440. Civil Engineering Honors Research. 3 Hours.

Departmental honors students work closely with faculty researchers and graduate students in departmental concentration specialties to develop research skills. Enrollment is limited to undergraduate students enrolled in CCEE Departmental Honors Program.

CE 441. Civil Engineering Honors Seminar. 1 Hour.

Seminar focusing on student research and guest presentations of various topics of interest to civil and environmental engineering students.

CE 443. Pavement Design and Construction. 3 Hours.

Analysis of stresses and strains in pavement systems. Design and construction of flexible and rigid pavements, base courses, and subgrades. Effects of loading on pavement life.
Prerequisites: CE 345 [Min Grade: D]

CE 445. Engineering the Built Environment. 3 Hours.

This service learning course explores the effects the built environment has on urban function, connectivity, community health, and the well-being of its residents. Students work directly in local neighborhoods learning how to assess components of the built environment, including transportation, green spaces, lighting, and blight, and to estimate their impacts on community health and well-being. Students propose engineering solutions, develop cost estimates, assess potential benefits, and develop implementation plans. Registration restricted to Junior or Senior standing.

CE 446. Green Infrastructure and Transportation. 3 Hours.

Policy and technical issues related to sustainable transportation. Examines the concepts, viewpoints, and fundamentals essential for understanding sustainable transportation planning and the tools used to assess sustainability of transportation facilities and neighborhoods. Design options in support of green infrastructure and transportation, including livable street design and traffic calming applications. Registration restricted to Junior or Senior standing.

CE 447. Principles of Sustainable Development. 3 Hours.

Concepts, viewpoints, and fundamentals essential for understanding the urban sustainable development agenda. Review of basic earth sciences to better evaluate the impact of anthropogenic activities on the natural environment and how to minimize adverse future outcomes. Case studies of sustainable developments are used to illustrate the value, challenges, and limitations of this concept.
Prerequisites: CE 236 [Min Grade: D]

CE 450. Structural Steel Design. 3 Hours.

Tension members, columns, beams, and beam columns. Simple connections. Load Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) approaches.
Prerequisites: CE 221 [Min Grade: D] and CE 360 [Min Grade: C]

CE 453. Design of Wood Structures. 3 Hours.

Properties of structural wood materials, both sawn lumber and engineered wood materials. Design of wood structures including beams, columns, connections, roof diaphragms, and shear walls. The requirements of the National Design Specification for Wood Structures will be addressed.
Prerequisites: CE 360 [Min Grade: C]

CE 454. Design of Masonry Structures. 3 Hours.

Design and detailing of masonry structures. Nomenclature, properties, and specifications for components. Design of assemblages, simple masonry structures, unreinforced and reinforced elements, and complex masonry structures.
Prerequisites: CE 360 [Min Grade: C]

CE 455. Reinforced Concrete Design. 3 Hours.

Behavior, strength, and design of reinforced concrete structural members (beams, columns, one-way slabs, and continuous beams) subjected to moment, shear, and axial forces according to the American Concrete Institute Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318). Crack control and serviceability considerations. Introduction to the design of reinforced concrete structures.
Prerequisites: CE 222 [Min Grade: D] and CE 360 [Min Grade: C]

CE 456. Prestressed Concrete Design. 3 Hours.

Principles and concepts of design in prestressed concrete including elastic and ultimate strength analyses for flexural, shear, bond, and deflection. Principles of concordance and linear transformation for indeterminate prestressed structures.
Prerequisites: CE 455 [Min Grade: D]

CE 460. Structural Mechanics. 3 Hours.

Elastic beam deflections, beam columns, lateral torsional buckling, column stability, plastic design, plate bending, and yield line theory.
Prerequisites: CE 360 [Min Grade: C]

CE 461. Introduction to the Finite Element Method. 3 Hours.

Concepts and applications of finite element method (FEM). Review of statics, equilibrium, compatibility, and constitutive relations. Direct stiffness method, principle of virtual work, concept of stiffness, and matrix methods: planar trusses, beams, and planar frames. Support settlements, three-dimensional systems; development and application of basic finite elements. Software use.
Prerequisites: CE 360 [Min Grade: C]

CE 462. Advanced Structural Analysis. 3 Hours.

Analysis of indeterminate structures utilizing both classical and matrix methods. Use of computer structural analysis programs.
Prerequisites: CE 360 [Min Grade: C]

CE 464. Structural Dynamics. 3 Hours.

Closed form and numerical solutions to single-degree-of-freedom structural models. Analysis of multistory frames. Response of single and multiple degree of freedom models to harmonic, periodic, impulse and arbitrary time-dependent loads. Computer applications and seismic analysis. Techniques of modal analysis.
Prerequisites: CE 360 [Min Grade: C] and ME 215 [Min Grade: D]

CE 465. CE Construction Documents. 3 Hours.

Introduction to Civil Engineering design and construction documents including drawings, specifications, contracts, and testing reports. Overview of civil infrastructure and project types, including the civil engineer's role in the preparation, certification, and use of construction documents. Construction topics include measurement, quantity estimating, and engineering budgets.

CE 467. Wind and Seismic Loads. 3 Hours.

Methods for calculating loads on structures caused by extreme winds and earthquakes. Calculation of wind loads on various types of structures according to theory and codes. Determination of earthquake loads on structures using structural dynamics and codes.
Prerequisites: CE 360 [Min Grade: C]

CE 468. Bridge Engineering. 3 Hours.

Bridge loads, steel beam bridges, composite beam bridges, bridge bearings, reinforced and prestressed concrete slab and T-beam bridges, bridge evaluations and ratings, and upgrade methodologies; computer applications.
Prerequisites: CE 450 [Min Grade: D] and CE 455 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently)

CE 470. International Research Experience. 3 Hours.

The International Research Experience for Students (IRES) program provides the opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to participate in hands-on engineering research in an international setting. Students perform research on an approved topic related to civil engineering design in an international environment. Students perform a detailed literature review and work with mentors from UAB and the international host institution to develop research objectives and a detailed research plan. The course will culminate in a 6-8 week visit to the international host institution, during which time students will conduct hands-on research with their mentors and prepare final reports.

CE 475. Construction Safety and Health Management. 3 Hours.

This course covers various causes of construction accidents and the adopted strategies to prevent worksite injuries and illnesses. Other topics covered include workers' compensation, OSHA standards for the construction industry, economics of construction safety management, temporary structures, system safety, ergonomic applications, health hazards, and the development of a safety program.
Prerequisites: CE 344 [Min Grade: D]

CE 480. Introduction to Water and Wastewater Treatment. 3 Hours.

Examination of chemical/biological unit processes for water and wastewater treatment. Design of wastewater treatment facilities and unit processes. Treatment and disposal of sludge.
Prerequisites: CE 236 [Min Grade: C]

CE 485. Engineering Hydrology. 3 Hours.

Hydrologic principles including the hydrologic cycle, precipitation data and stream-flow measurements. Applications to engineering problems: stream-flow analysis, and watershed management.
Prerequisites: CE 337 [Min Grade: C]

CE 489. Undergraduate Engineering Research. 0 Hours.

Undergraduate research experiences in civil, construction and/or environmental engineering.
Prerequisites: (EGR 110 [Min Grade: C] and EGR 111 [Min Grade: C]) or EGR 200 [Min Grade: C] or HC 111 [Min Grade: C] or EGR 100 [Min Grade: C] and (MA 125 [Min Grade: C] or MA 225 [Min Grade: C]) and PH 221 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

CE 490. Special Topics in Civil Engineering. 1-3 Hour.

Special Topics in Civil Engineering.

CE 491. Individual Study in Civil Engineering. 1-6 Hour.

Individual Study in Civil Engineering.

CE 497. Construction Engineering Management. 3 Hours.

Study of construction management services including project planning, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, contract administration, agreements, and ethics. Emphasis is on the management of manpower, materials, money, and machinery.
Prerequisites: CE 395 [Min Grade: D]

CE 499. Capstone Design Project. 3 Hours.

Students work in teams to solve a complex engineering problem that incorporates real-world aspects of civil engineering design including structural, geotechnical, environmental, transportation, and construction management components. The course also includes lectures and assignments related to professionalism including engineering ethics, leadership, and management. Students must sit for the FE exam as part of course requirements. Normally taken during last term before graduation.
Prerequisites: CE 332 [Min Grade: D] and CE 337 [Min Grade: C] and CE 345 [Min Grade: D] and (CE 450 [Min Grade: D] or CE 455 [Min Grade: D]) and CE 430 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) and CE 497 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently)

EE-Electrical & Computer Egr Courses

EE 011. Undergraduate Internship in EE. 0 Hours.

Engineering internship experience in preparation for the student's intended career. Students in a university recognized cooperative education experience should register for COP 011 or COP 012.

EE 210. Digital Logic. 3 Hours.

This course introduces the basic principles of how computers do computations using digital components. Topics include: the number systems, Boolean algebra, circuit minimization of multi-level logic, K-Maps, combinational and sequential logic circuit design, clocked latches, flip-flops, registers, and finite state machines. In class lab.

EE 233. Engineering Programming Methods. 3 Hours.

This course covers fundamentals of computer programming including coding and design elements. Topics include: the software development method, logic and algorithm development, C language coding, debugging, documentation, file input and output, an introduction to data structures, development environments, and command line tools.
Prerequisites: EGR 150 [Min Grade: C]

EE 250. Engineering Problem Solving I. 3 Hours.

This course covers a broad spectrum of engineering applications using engineering algebra. The applications to data reduction, data fitting, circuit, signal, and image analysis are shown.

EE 254. Applied Numerical Methods. 3 Hours.

This course covers applications of numerical mathematical techniques and theories laid out in prior courses. Topics include: Euler’s Method, numerical integration and differentiation methods, root finding methods, accuracy versus precision and its relationship to data storage and algorithm efficiency.
Prerequisites: EGR 265 [Min Grade: C] or (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: C]) and EGR 150 [Min Grade: C]

EE 300. Engineering Problem Solving II. 3 Hours.

This course covers fundamental mathematical background on complex functions, linear algebra, and the theory of probability and statistics which are indispensable in many electrical and computer engineering sub-fields such as signal and image processing, circuit design, and control systems.
Prerequisites: (MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C])

EE 305. Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering. 3 Hours.

This course provides a survey of topics fundamental to field of electrical engineering. For non-engineering majors. Not available for credit toward engineering major.
Prerequisites: MA 109 [Min Grade: C]

EE 312. Electrical Systems. 3 Hours.

This course introduces how electrical circuits work and how to analyze them. Topics include: introduction to DC circuit analysis, AC steady-state analysis, first-order transient analysis, ideal transformers, and electrical safety. For non-EE majors.
Prerequisites: MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C]

EE 314. Electrical Circuits. 3 Hours.

This course covers electrical circuits and their analysis. Topics include: DC circuit analysis, AC steady-state analysis, first-order transient analysis, and electrical safety. For EE Majors.
Prerequisites: (MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C])

EE 314R. Electrical Circuits Recitation. 0 Hours.

A problem-solving course designed to reinforce concepts in EE 314.

EE 316. Electrical Networks. 4 Hours.

This course expands the Electrical Circuits course with advanced circuits and teaches how to report the results of experiments (emphasis on quantitative literacy). Topics include: Analysis of circuits using classical differential/integral techniques; Laplace transforms; Two-port network parameters; Ideal operational amplifiers; Circuit solution using simulation.
Prerequisites: EE 314 [Min Grade: D] and EH 101 [Min Grade: C] and (MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C])

EE 316L. Electrical Networks Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Electrical Networks laboratory component.

EE 318. Signals and Systems. 3 Hours.

This course provides fundamental mathematical background for extraction of useful information from signals and for modeling dynamic systems in the frequency domain. Topics include: time-domain and frequency-domain methods for modeling and analyzing continuous-time and discrete-time signals and systems, Fourier, Laplace, and Z transform methods.
Prerequisites: EE 300 [Min Grade: D] and EE 314 [Min Grade: D]

EE 333. Engineering Programming Using Objects. 3 Hours.

This course covers object-oriented thinking and applies it to creating software for engineering applications. Topics include: objected-oriented design and programming in an object-oriented language, graphical user interface framework, project management skills, written and oral communication, Team work, introduction to ethics and intellectual property issues.
Prerequisites: EE 233 [Min Grade: D]

EE 337. Introduction to Microprocessors. 4 Hours.

This course covers computer hardware, interfaces, and programming in assembly and C languages with applications of microcomputers to engineering problems, such as data acquisition and control. Topics include: CPU architecture, assembly language, Input/output interfacing.
Prerequisites: EE 210 [Min Grade: C] and EE 233 [Min Grade: D]

EE 337L. Introduction to Microprocessors Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Introduction to Microprocessors laboratory component.

EE 341. Electromagnetics. 3 Hours.

This course introduces mathematical techniques used to solve problems in antenna design, high-frequency circuit design, and communications. Topics include: Maxwell equations, dynamic and static problems, electromagnetic wave propagation.
Prerequisites: EGR 265 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: C])

EE 351. Electronics. 4 Hours.

This course covers fundamentals of solid-state electronics, PN junction diode and diode circuits, bipolar junction transistor (BJT) and field-effect transistor (FET) properties, biasing, frequency response, amplifier configurations, single and multistage amplifier circuits. Students will work on projects in areas such as Internet-of-Things (IoT), and sensor instrumentation.
Prerequisites: EE 316 [Min Grade: C]

EE 351L. Electronics Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Electronics laboratory component.

EE 361. Machinery I. 4 Hours.

This course covers single and multi-phase electrical machines with an introduction to industrial applications. Topics include: fundamentals and applications of polyphase circuits; magnetic circuits; transformers; polyphase synchronous and asynchronous machines.
Prerequisites: EE 316 [Min Grade: C]

EE 361L. Machinery I Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Machinery I laboratory component.

EE 412. Practical Computer Vision. 3 Hours.

This course covers the fundamentals and applications of image analysis. Topics include: image preprocessing, detection, segmentation, classification and recognition, visual tracking, and deep learning.
Prerequisites: EE 318 [Min Grade: C]

EE 418. Wireless Communications. 3 Hours.

This course covers the principles and current applications of wireless technology. Topics include propagation models, modulation, multiple access, and channel and signal coding. Applications of wireless for cellular and Internet of Things (IoT) will also be covered.
Prerequisites: EE 316 [Min Grade: C]

EE 421. Communication Systems. 3 Hours.

This course covers the mathematics of modulation and demodulation of radio signals to transmit and receive information. It focuses on various forms of amplitude modulation (AM), phase and frequency modulation (FM). This course builds on the mathematics from signals and systems course to study how to represent and manipulate these signals in both time and frequency domain. It also studies the effects of sampling, and how these systems operate in the presence of noise.
Prerequisites: EE 318 [Min Grade: C]

EE 423. Digital Signal Processing. 3 Hours.

This course covers the theory and practice of using computers to process and analyze signals. The topics include digital filter analysis and design; Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) algorithms; applications of digital signal processing in engineering problems such as data acquisition and control.
Prerequisites: EE 318 [Min Grade: C]

EE 426. Control Systems. 3 Hours.

This course covers modeling and control of mechanisms or circuits to satisfy stability and performance criteria. Topics include: the theory of linear feedback control systems using complex frequency techniques, block diagram manipulation, performance measures, stability, analysis and design using root locus, and Z-transform methods.
Prerequisites: EE 318 [Min Grade: C]

EE 427. Industrial Control. 3 Hours.

This course covers power control devices and applications, relay logic and translation to other forms, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), proportional-integral-derivative (PID) and other methods for process control, modern laboratory instrumentation, and human-machine interface (HMI) software.
Prerequisites: EE 233 [Min Grade: C] and EE 318 [Min Grade: C] and EE 351 [Min Grade: C]

EE 431. Analog Integrated Electronics. 4 Hours.

This course covers advanced analysis and design using op-amps, differential amplifier, half-circuit analysis, error analysis and compensation. Applications include signal conditioning for instrumentation, instrumentation amplifiers, nonlinear and computational circuits, analog filter design, voltage regulator design, oscillators, and circuit configurations for A-to-D and D-to-A conversion methods. Laboratory exercises emphasize design techniques for projects in areas such as Internet-of-Things (IoT).
Prerequisites: EE 318 [Min Grade: C] and EE 351 [Min Grade: C]

EE 432. Introduction to Computer Networking. 3 Hours.

This course covers the fundamentals of modern computer networks including current applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT). Topics Include: hardware and software level network protocols, network architecture and topology including WANs and LANs, client-server relationships, distributed computing, data transfer, security, virtualization of hardware, multi-tier network configuration examples, and certifications will be addressed.
Prerequisites: EE 233 [Min Grade: C]

EE 433. Engineering Software Solutions. 3 Hours.

This course covers the fundamentals of software design, architecture, and implementation for future software engineers. Topics include customer-focused requirements gathering, project planning, team tools, architectural patterns, environment and component selection, quality assurance, sustainability, versioning. Various development methodologies are discussed with a project demonstrating at least one release cycle.
Prerequisites: EE 333 [Min Grade: C]

EE 434. Power Semiconductor Electronics. 3 Hours.

This course covers the fundamentals of power electronics such as principles of static power conversions, basic power converter architectures, power semiconductor switches, steady-state equivalent circuit modeling, DC transformer model, basic AC equivalent circuit modeling, linearization, and perturbation. Pulse width modulation and controller design, circuit design considerations, and applications of power electronics. The course project emphasizes computer-aided analysis and design of power electronic circuits.
Prerequisites: EE 316 [Min Grade: C] and EE 318 [Min Grade: D] and EE 351 [Min Grade: D]

EE 437. Introduction to Embedded Systems. 3 Hours.

This course provides an applied introduction to the design of embedded systems, including hardware and software aspects. Topics include: various embedded hardware platforms, interfacing industrial bus systems, sensors, actuators, low-power wireless communication, and the application of the Internet-of-Things (IoT).
Prerequisites: EE 314 [Min Grade: D] and EE 337 [Min Grade: D]

EE 438. Computer Architecture. 3 Hours.

Advanced microprocessor topics which include a comparison of advanced contemporary microprocessors, cache design, pipelining, superscalar architecture, design of control units, microcoding, and parallel processors. Basic knowledge of microprocessors is recommended.
Prerequisites: EE 210 [Min Grade: C] and EE 233 [Min Grade: D] and EE 337 [Min Grade: D]

EE 444. Real-Time Process & Protocols. 3 Hours.

Hands-on laboratory course covering topics in real-time computer systems such as algorithms, state-machine implementations, communication protocols, instrumentation, and hardware interfaces.
Prerequisites: EE 233 [Min Grade: D] and EE 337 [Min Grade: D]

EE 447. Internet/Intranet Application Development. 3 Hours.

This course covers the development of software models and applications using Internet/Intranet technologies. Topics include web client-server relationships, multi-tier design models, scripting and validation, basic TCP/IP networking, separation of concerns, markup and data description languages. Projects will allow the opportunity for the use of a range of tools and development platforms.
Prerequisites: EE 233 [Min Grade: C]

EE 448. Software Engineering Projects. 3 Hours.

This course covers practical applications of software engineering including the development of applications for the Internet of Things (IoT). Topics include requirements gathering, design matrices, environment selection, relevant architectural patterns, networking basics, databases, service endpoints, embedded systems selections and security. Projects with a software emphasis will be utilized to demonstrate the principles of IoT applications.
Prerequisites: EE 333 [Min Grade: C]

EE 452. Digital Systems Design. 3 Hours.

This course covers the design of customized complex digital systems using Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA) based platforms, using modern design tools for simulation, synthesis, and implementation. Topics include hardware design and development languages such as Verilog or VHDL.
Prerequisites: EE 337 [Min Grade: C] and EE 351 [Min Grade: C]

EE 458. Medical Instrumentation. 3 Hours.

This course covers the fundamental operating principles, applications, safety, and design of electronic instrumentation used in the measurement of physiological parameters.
Prerequisites: EE 351 [Min Grade: C]

EE 461. Machinery II. 3 Hours.

Physical principles of DC machines. Mathematical analysis of generator designs using equivalent circuits and magnetization curves. Calculation of motor speed, torque, power, efficiency, and starting requirements. Solid-state speed control systems.
Prerequisites: EE 361 [Min Grade: D]

EE 467. Brain Machine Interface. 3 Hours.

This course explores the brain-machine interfaces, particularly the technologies that directly stimulate and/or record neural activity. This course is divided into three major components: 1) neuroscience and electrode interfaces, 2) brain recording and stimulating front-end circuits, and 3) circuit modeling, simulation, and optimization.
Prerequisites: EE 233 [Min Grade: C] and EE 351 [Min Grade: C]

EE 471. Power Systems I. 3 Hours.

Components of power systems. Performance of modern interconnected power systems under normal and abnormal conditions. Calculation of inductive and capacitive reactances of three-phase transmission lines in a steady state.
Prerequisites: EE 361 [Min Grade: D]

EE 472. Power Systems II. 3 Hours.

Modeling of generators, transformers, and transmission lines for system studies. Introduction to symmetrical components. Calculation of short-circuit currents due to balanced and unbalanced faults. Determination of interrupting ratings of circuit breakers. Transient stability of power systems. Derivation of swing equation and solution by numerical method. Equal area criterion.
Prerequisites: EE 471 [Min Grade: D]

EE 473. Protective Relaying of Power Systems. 3 Hours.

Operating principles of protective relays. Protection of transmission lines, generators, motors, transformers, and buses.
Prerequisites: EE 361 [Min Grade: D]

EE 485. Engineering Operations. 3 Hours.

This course covers the principles and standards of engineering design from ideation to final design. Topics include product development process, problem definition and need identification, embodiment and detail design, design for specific criterion, modeling and cost evaluation. Emphasis is placed on ethics and civil responsibilities in design including environmental, and social issues, liability, sustainability, and reliability through the lens of engineering design.
Prerequisites: EE 312 [Min Grade: D] or EE 314 [Min Grade: D]

EE 489. Undergraduate Engineering Research. 1-3 Hour.

Undergraduate research experiences in electrical and computer engineering under faculty guidance.
Prerequisites: EGR 111 [Min Grade: C] or EGR 200 [Min Grade: C]

EE 490. Special Topics in Electrical Engineering. 1-3 Hour.

This course covers contemporary topics in Electrical Engineering selected by faculty.

EE 491. Individual Study in Electrical Engineering. 1-6 Hour.

Faculty-guided self-study of special topic in electrical and computer engineering.

EE 492. Honors Research I. 4 Hours.

Departmental honors students work closely with faculty to develop research skills.
Prerequisites: EGR 301 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

EE 493. Honors Research II. 4 Hours.

Departmental honors students work closely with faculty to develop research skills.
Prerequisites: EGR 492 [Min Grade: C]

EE 498. Team Design Project I. 3 Hours.

This course is the first part of a two-semester team design project. The deliverables include detailed design, documentation, and project plan for completion in EE 499. Design projects are chosen from analog/digital systems, machine learning, embedded systems, signal processing, Internet of Things (IoT), and others. Course taken during the student's final year of the program.
Prerequisites: EE 333 [Min Grade: D] and EE 337 [Min Grade: D] and EE 351 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) and EE 485 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently)

EE 499. Team Design Project II. 3 Hours.

This course is the second part of a two-semester team design project focusing on project implementation. Teams are required to complete a written design report and a final oral and poster presentation. Course is taken the during the student's final year of the program, in the term immediately after successfully completing EE 498.
Prerequisites: EE 498 [Min Grade: C]

EGR-Engineering Courses

EGR 011. Undergraduate Coop/Internship in Engineering. 0 Hours.

Engineering workplace experience in preparation for the student's intended career.

EGR 102. Engineering LLC Seminar. 0 Hours.

The Engineering Living Learning Community (LLC) is designed to strengthen students' first year of college while fostering a sense of community. The living-learning community extends learning from the classroom into the residence hall where students participate in structured programs built around academics, common interests, and shared goals. This program will provide scholars with a solid foundation for the successful completion of an engineering degree. Programming within the LLC is a partnership between the Office of Student Housing and Residence Life and the UAB School of Engineering.

EGR 103. Computer Aided Graphics and Design. 3 Hours.

Basic concepts in technical sketching, computer-aided drawing and design, projections, sections, and dimensioning.
Prerequisites: MA 105 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 106 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 107 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 125 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

EGR 110. Introduction to Engineering I. 1 Hour.

Introduction to engineering as a profession, ethics and safety, engineering specialties, educational requirements, and team work; and present and future societal demands on profession. This is the first course in a two-course sequence for first-year students.
Prerequisites: MA 105 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 106 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 107 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 125 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 225 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

EGR 111. Introduction to Engineering II. 1 Hour.

Introduction to engineering specialties; career opportunities in engineering; introduction to engineering design, technical communication, and team work; and present and future societal demands on profession. This is the second course in a two-course sequence for first-year students.
Prerequisites: EGR 110 [Min Grade: C]

EGR 117. Engineering Design & Innovation I: Design Thinking. 3 Hours.

Student teams engineer a device, app, product or system using Design Thinking to iterate a solution to a client’s real-world problem. Students will learn to identify and address key issues related to project management and scheduling, engineering ethics including diversity, equity and inclusion, and risk assessment and risk management. The instructional method will be a mixture of lecture, in-class discussion, outside reading, student presentations, and student led discussions.
Prerequisites: MA 106 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and (EGR 110 [Min Grade: C] or EGR 200 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

EGR 150. Computer Methods in Engineering. 3 Hours.

An introduction to engineering computation using MATLAB language and Excel. Basic programming skills using built-in functions is emphasized. Generation and manipulation of vectors and matrices, operations on vectors/matrices, plotting, iterations calculations. If/else and other logical constructs, and data input/output are covered. Engineering applications are used throughout the course.
Prerequisites: (MA 125 [Min Grade: C] or MA 225 [Min Grade: C])

EGR 194. Engineering Explorations. 1 Hour.

The objective of this course is to explore engineering specialties, engineering ethics, career preparation, and the industries in which engineers work. May include lab tours, guest speakers, and lab activities.
Prerequisites: MA 102 [Min Grade: C] or MA 105 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 106 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 107 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 125 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 225 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

EGR 200. Introduction to Engineering. 2-3 Hours.

Introduction to the profession of engineering, ethics and safety, engineering specialties, career opportunities, educational requirements, and student success strategies; introduction to team work, and technical communication, and present and future societal demands on profession. This course meets Blazer Core Local Beginnings requirement with flags in Collaborative Assignments & Projects and First Year Experience.
Prerequisites: (MA 102 [Min Grade: C] or MA 105 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 106 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 107 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 125 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 225 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

EGR 217. Engineering Design & Innovation II: Prototyping. 3 Hours.

Students will learn to design and prototype physical system components and devices that meet design criteria of the intended user. Students will learn how and when to use paper and other low-fidelity prototyping techniques as well as more advanced techniques such as additive manufacturing, machining, and programming.
Prerequisites: EGR 117 [Min Grade: D] and ME 102 [Min Grade: D]

EGR 265. Math Tools for Engineering Problem Solving. 4 Hours.

Designed to allow engineering majors to utilize the terminology and problem-solving approaches inherent to engineering, while completing their mathematical preparation.
Prerequisites: MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C]

EGR 301. Honors Research I. 1 Hour.

Introduces students to research methodology, ethics, data analysis, and technical communication. Students must be invited into program in order to enroll.
Prerequisites: (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] or EGR 265 [Min Grade: C])

EGR 317. Engineering Design & Innovation III: Project Lab. 3 Hours.

Student teams engineer devices based on client needs. The project team will collaborate with the client to establish an appropriate engineering design to meet user needs. Students are trained in product development, product design, engineering validation and will develop training and documentation market analysis, business plan and a go-to-market strategy as appropriate for the project.
Prerequisites: EGR 217 [Min Grade: D] and (EGR 265 [Min Grade: D] or MA 227 [Min Grade: D]) and (CE 210 [Min Grade: D] or EE 312 [Min Grade: D] or EE 314 [Min Grade: D] or MSE 280 [Min Grade: D])

EGR 481. Interdisciplinary Project Lab. 3 Hours.

Multidisciplinary student teams (engineering, business, arts) engineer devices based on client needs. The project team will collaborate with the client to establish an appropriate engineering design to meet user needs. Students are trained in product development, product design, engineering validation and will develop training and documentation market analysis, business plan and a go-to-market strategy as appropriate for the project.
Prerequisites: (ME 102 [Min Grade: C] and CE 210 [Min Grade: C] and EE 312 [Min Grade: C]) or CE 360 [Min Grade: C] or (EE 337 [Min Grade: D] and EE 351 [Min Grade: D]) or (ME 322 [Min Grade: C] and ME 371 [Min Grade: C]) or MSE 281 [Min Grade: D]

EGR 490. Special Topics in Engineering. 0-3 Hours.

Special Topics in Engineering.

EGR 491. Individual Study in Engineering. 1-6 Hour.

Individual Study in Engineering.

EGR 494. Undergraduate Honors Research in Engineering I. 1-3 Hour.

Research opportunities for undergraduate students in the Biomedical Engineering Honors Program. Research areas include cardiac electrophysiology, brain imaging, biomedical implants, and tissue engineering.
Prerequisites: EGR 301 [Min Grade: C] or STH 201 [Min Grade: C]

EGR 495. Undergraduate Honors Research in Engineering II. 1-3 Hour.

Research opportunities for undergraduate students in the Biomedical Engineering Honors Program. Research areas include cardiac electrophysiology, brain imaging, biomedical implants, and tissue engineering.
Prerequisites: EGR 494 [Min Grade: C]

EGR 498. Capstone Design I. 3 Hours.

Through experiential learning, students go through the early phases of engineering design innovation. Engineering students will work in multi-disciplinary teams to develop design concepts for both a client-based prototype and a commercializable version. Designs take into account client needs as well as legal, regulatory, and marketing requirements. Business ethics are also covered. Emphasis is placed on communication to targeted audiences in both oral and written formats.
Prerequisites: EGR 317 [Min Grade: C] and (EE 312 [Min Grade: C] or EE 314 [Min Grade: C] or MSE 280 [Min Grade: C] or ME 215 [Min Grade: C] or CE 220 [Min Grade: C])

EGR 499. Capstone Design II. 3 Hours.

Capstone design project; a continuation of EGR 498. Through experiential learning, student teams complete the engineering design process for their client-based prototype incorporating engineering standards and realistic constraints. Student teams develop a business plan to present to potential business partners and product development teams from established companies. Additional skills learned in this part of the design process include: development of business proposals, project planning and scheduling, project execution and resource scheduling, communication of design, and interim and final design reviews. Emphasis is placed on communication of design and design justification in both an oral and written format to targeted audiences.
Prerequisites: EGR 498 [Min Grade: C]

ME-Mechanical Engineering Courses

ME 011. Undergraduate Internship in ME. 0 Hours.

Engineering internship experience in preparation for the student's intended career. Students in a university recognized cooperative education experience should register for COP 011 or COP 012.

ME 102. Engineering Graphics. 2 Hours.

Basic concepts in technical sketching, computer-aided drawing and design, projections, sections, and dimensioning.
Prerequisites: MA 105 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 106 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 107 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 125 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 225 [Min Grade: C]

ME 103. Drawing, Design and Measurement for Industrial Distribution. 3 Hours.

Technical sketching and reading of engineering drawings and analysis of systems involving human performance. For non-engineering majors. Not available for credit toward engineering major.

ME 215. Dynamics. 3 Hours.

Kinematics of particles in Cartesian, cylindrical, and polar coordinates. Simple relative motion. Second law application in rectilinear translation. Projectile motion. Energy and momentum principles for particles and for rigid bodies in plane motion. Impact and conservation of linear momentum.
Prerequisites: CE 210 [Min Grade: C]

ME 215R. Dynamics Recitation. 0 Hours.

An application-based course designed to reinforce concepts from ME 215.

ME 241. Thermodynamics I. 3 Hours.

Thermodynamic definitions, properties of a pure substance, ideal, and real gases, work, and heat. Fundamental laws of thermodynamics, entropy, reversible cycles, and irreversibility.
Prerequisites: PH 221 [Min Grade: C] and (CH 115 [Min Grade: C] or CH 125 [Min Grade: C]) and MA 126 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) or MA 226 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

ME 241R. Thermodynamics Recitation. 0 Hours.

An application-based course designed to reinforce concepts from ME 241.

ME 242. Thermodynamics II. 3 Hours.

Application of thermodynamic principles to engineering systems; vapor power cycles; gas turbine cycles; Otto and Diesel cycles; refrigeration cycles; mixtures of ideal gases; psychrometrics.
Prerequisites: ME 241 [Min Grade: D] and (BME 150 [Min Grade: D] or EGR 150 [Min Grade: D]) and (MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C])

ME 251. Introduction to Thermal Sciences. 2 Hours.

Introduction to thermodynamics and heat transfer for non-mechanical engineering majors.
Prerequisites: (MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C]) and PH 221 [Min Grade: C]

ME 302. Overview of Mechanical Components. 3 Hours.

An introduction to statics, dynamics, strength of materials, and engineering design. Transformation of energy, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. For non-engineering majors. Not available for credit toward engineering major.

ME 321. Introduction to Fluid Mechanics. 3 Hours.

Fluid properties, fluid statics, fluid in motion (control volume method), pressure variation in flowing fluids (Bernoulli equation), principles of momentum and energy transport, dimensional analysis and similitude, internal flow and external flow.
Prerequisites: ME 241 [Min Grade: D] and (MA 227 [Min Grade: D] and MA 252 [Min Grade: D] or EGR 265 [Min Grade: D]) and CE 210 [Min Grade: D] and (BME 150 [Min Grade: D] or EGR 150 [Min Grade: D])

ME 322. Introduction to Heat Transfer. 3 Hours.

Fundamentals of heat transfer and their application to practical problems, including steady and transient heat conduction, external and internal forced convection, natural convection and radiation.
Prerequisites: ME 321 [Min Grade: C]

ME 360. Introduction to Mechatronic Systems Engineering. 3 Hours.

Control systems, feedback, and transfer function concepts. Laplace transform of mechatronic systems. Stability, steady state, and transient response. Systems modeling and analysis in time and frequency domain. Root locus and Nyquist Bode plots. Actuators, sensors, and controllers for various engineering applications. Fundamentals of mechanical and electrical/electronic component integration with controls and mechatronic system design.
Prerequisites: ME 215 [Min Grade: C] and ME 364 [Min Grade: C]

ME 361. Thermo-Fluids Systems. 3 Hours.

Pressure, temperature, fluid flow, and heat transfer instrumentation and their application to measurements of mass, heat, and momentum transport, flow characterization, heat engine and refrigeration cycles, and other thermal-fluids experiments. Experimental uncertainty analysis. Writing proficiency is required. ME 361L must be taken concurrently.
Prerequisites: ME 242 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently) and ME 322 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

ME 361L. Thermo-Fluids Systems Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Lab component for ME 361 Thermo-Fluids Systems. ME 361 must be taken concurrently.

ME 364. Linear Algebra and Numerical Methods. 3 Hours.

Linear equations and matrices, real vector bases, matrix decompositions, linear transformations; determinants, eigenvalues, eigenvectors; numerical methods for linear systems of equations, integration, ordinary differential equations; approximation, interpolation, least squares fits.
Prerequisites: (MA 227 [Min Grade: D] and MA 252 [Min Grade: D] or EGR 265 [Min Grade: D]) and (BME 150 [Min Grade: D] or EGR 150 [Min Grade: D])

ME 370. Kinematics and Dynamics of Machinery. 3 Hours.

Displacement, velocity and acceleration analysis, synthesis and design of linkages and mechanisms for various engineering applications on the basis of motion requirements. Static and dynamic force analysis of linkages, balancing of rotors and reciprocating machines. Significant consideration is given to designing geometry of gear sets: spur, helical, worm, and bevel gears. Analysis of planetary gear sets and drivetrains completes the course. Computer workshops support the learning process of main technical components.
Prerequisites: ME 102 [Min Grade: C] and ME 215 [Min Grade: C]

ME 371. Machine Design. 3 Hours.

Body stress, deflection and fatigue strength of machine components. Failure theories, safety factors and reliability, surface damage. Application to the design of gears, shafts, bearings, welded joints, threaded fasteners, belts and chains, keys, pins, springs, as well as mechanical design and selection of other machine components. Software applications, design projects, and exposure to hardware and systems are used to reinforce concepts.
Prerequisites: CE 220 [Min Grade: C] and (BME 150 [Min Grade: C] or EGR 150 [Min Grade: C]) and ME 215 [Min Grade: C]

ME 411. Intermediate Fluid Mechanics. 3 Hours.

Applications of fluid dynamic principles to engineering flow problems such as turbo-machinery flow and one-dimensional compressible flow. Vorticity, potential flow, viscous flow, Navier-Stokes solutions, and boundary layers.
Prerequisites: ME 321 [Min Grade: C] and ME 364 [Min Grade: C]

ME 421. Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics Basics. 3 Hours.

Governing equations for fluid flows, classifications of flow regimes, and approaches to analyze fluid flow problems. Introduction to Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), mesh generation, boundary conditions, numerical solution of equations governing fluid flows, and visualization. Hands-on exercises using a commercial CFD solver.
Prerequisites: ME 321 [Min Grade: C]

ME 430. Vehicular Dynamics. 3 Hours.

Introduction to the fundamentals of mechanics and analytical methods for modeling vehicle dynamics and performance. Topics include tire-road interaction modeling, vehicle longitudinal dynamics and traction performance, lateral dynamics, handling, stability of motion and rollover, as well as contribution of the drivetrain system, steering system and suspension configurations to the dynamics of a vehicle. Software applications, projects, and exposure to hardware and systems are used to reinforce concepts.
Prerequisites: ME 215 [Min Grade: C]

ME 431. Introduction to Vehicle Drive Systems Engineering. 3 Hours.

Engineering fundamentals of mechanical and mechatronic, hybrid-electric, and electric drive systems. Applications to passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Drive system and component design, including main clutches and torque converters, transmissions, transfer cases, and drive axles. Introduction to plug-in hybrid-electric vehicles.
Prerequisites: ME 215 [Min Grade: C] and ME 370 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

ME 432. Introduction to Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Engineering. 3 Hours.

Introduction to fully electric and hybrid vehicle engineering. Mechatronic system and component design. Batteries and energy storage devices. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.
Prerequisites: ME 215 [Min Grade: C] and ME 360 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

ME 445. Combustion. 3 Hours.

Evaluation of the impact of fuel characteristics and operating conditions on the performance of coal-fired electric utility steam-raising plant and the prospects for continued reliance on coal as fuel for electric power generation. The phenomena emphasized are the behavior of turbulent jets; ignition, devolatilization and combustion of coal particles; radiative heat transfer and the effect of ash deposits on heat transfer; formation of air pollutants and their removal from combustion products; integrated gasification combined cycle; and capture and sequestration of carbon dioxide.
Prerequisites: ME 242 [Min Grade: C] and ME 322 [Min Grade: C]

ME 447. Internal Combustion Engines. 3 Hours.

Fundamentals of reciprocating internal combustion engines: engine types, engine components, engine design and operating parameters, thermochemistry of fuel-air mixtures, properties of working fluids, ideal models of engine cycles, engine operating characteristics, gas-exchange processes, fuel metering, charge motion within the cylinder, combustion in spark-ignition and compression ignition engines.
Prerequisites: ME 215 [Min Grade: D] and ME 242 [Min Grade: D]

ME 454. Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning. 3 Hours.

Fundamentals and practice associated with heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; study of heat and moisture flow in structures, energy consumption, and design of practical systems.
Prerequisites: ME 242 [Min Grade: C] and ME 322 [Min Grade: C]

ME 455. Thermal-Fluid Systems Design. 3 Hours.

Comprehensive design problems requiring engineering decisions and code/Standard compliance. Emphasis on energy system components: piping networks, pumps, heat exchangers. Includes fluid transients and system modeling.
Prerequisites: ME 242 [Min Grade: C] and ME 322 [Min Grade: C]

ME 456. Building Energy Modeling and Analysis. 3 Hours.

Computer modeling of energy use and thermal comfort in buildings using several software tools. Interpretation and analysis of the results. Implementing energy efficiency measures in the model and studying the effects on energy use.
Prerequisites: ME 242 [Min Grade: C] and ME 322 [Min Grade: C]

ME 461. Mechanical Systems. 3 Hours.

This course concentrates on main technical principles and aspects of mechanical systems design. The course also provides fundamental knowledge on test equipment and experimental techniques for experimenting on main technical principles of mechanical design. This course discusses data acquisition systems and signal conditioning, and design of experiments. Writing proficiency is required. ME 461L must be taken concurrently.
Prerequisites: CE 220 [Min Grade: C] and ME 215 [Min Grade: C]

ME 461L. Mechanical Systems Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Lab Component of ME 461 Mechanical Systems. ME 461 must be taken concurrently.

ME 464. Introduction to Finite Element Method. 3 Hours.

Concepts and applications of finite element method. Development and applications of basic elements used in engineering mechanics. Use of finite element analysis software. Application of finite element concept to several areas of mechanics.
Prerequisites: CE 220 [Min Grade: D] and ME 364 [Min Grade: D]

ME 475. Mechanical Vibrations. 3 Hours.

Development of equations of motion for free and forced single-degree-of-freedom (SDOF) systems. Multi-degree-of-freedom systems. Transient response, support motion and vibration isolation for SDOFs. Vibration absorbers, generalized mass and stiffness, orthogonality of normal modes, and root solving and Gauss elimination procedures. Cholesky decomposition and Jacobi diagonalization methods.
Prerequisites: (MA 227 [Min Grade: C] and MA 252 [Min Grade: C] or EGR 265 [Min Grade: C]) and ME 215 [Min Grade: C]

ME 477. Systems Engineering. 3 Hours.

Exposure to the field of systems engineering, mission design, requirements development, trade studies, project life cycle, system hierarchy, risk analysis, cost analysis, team organization, design fundamentals, work ethics, compare and evaluate engineering alternatives, systems thinking. Registration is restricted to junior or higher standing.

ME 478. Automated Manufacturing. 3 Hours.

Introduction to automated manufacturing technology. Components of automated systems (controllers, sensors and actuators) and automated manufacturing sub-systems (3D printer, CNC, robot and computer vision) will be studied in a lecture\lab environment with hands on activities.
Prerequisites: ME 102 [Min Grade: C] and EGR 150 [Min Grade: C]

ME 480. Instrumentation and Measurements. 3 Hours.

Thorough exploration of fundamental measurement concepts and techniques for data acquisition and validation. Explanation of important selection criteria for the identification and configuration of commercially available data acquisition devices. Students will get hands-on experience following best practices for data acquisition (high speed vs low speed) relevant to their field of study or career. Many types of sensors, their underlying technology, and measurement techniques will be discussed (i.e. accelerometers, load cells, Digital Image Correlation, etc.) to demonstrate best practices for sensor selection for a wide range of specialized applications. Registration is restricted to junior or higher standing.

ME 489. Undergraduate Research in Mechanical Engineering. 1-6 Hour.

Undergraduate research experiences in mechanical engineering.
Prerequisites: EGR 200 [Min Grade: C] or (EGR 110 [Min Grade: C] and EGR 111 [Min Grade: C]) or HC 111 [Min Grade: C] and (MA 125 [Min Grade: C] or MA 225 [Min Grade: C]) and PH 221 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

ME 490. Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering. 1-3 Hour.

Special Topics in Mechanical Engineering.

ME 491. Individual Study in Mechanical Engineering. 1-6 Hour.

Individual Study in Mechanical Engineering.

ME 494. Mechanical Engineering Seminar. 1 Hour.

Required for ME undergraduate Honors Program students. Presentations by students, faculty, and guests regarding current research.

ME 496. Honors Research. 1-6 Hour.

Research opportunities for undergraduate students in the Mechanical Engineering Honors Program.
Prerequisites: EGR 301 [Min Grade: C]

ME 498. Capstone Design Project I. 3 Hours.

Capstone design project: interdisciplinary design teams, ethics, materials selection, design process, development of proposal, project planning and scheduling, project execution and resource scheduling, and communication of design.
Prerequisites: (ME 322 [Min Grade: C] and ME 360 [Min Grade: C]) or (ME 322 [Min Grade: C] and ME 370 [Min Grade: C]) or (ME 322 [Min Grade: C] and ME 371 [Min Grade: C]) or (ME 360 [Min Grade: C] and ME 370 [Min Grade: C]) or (ME 360 [Min Grade: C] and ME 371 [Min Grade: C]) or (ME 370 [Min Grade: C] and ME 371 [Min Grade: C]) and MSE 401 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

ME 499. Capstone Design Project II. 3 Hours.

Continuation of ME 498. Capstone interim and final design reviews with written and oral reports. ME 498 must be taken the term immediately before ME 499.
Prerequisites: (ME 322 [Min Grade: C] or ME 360 [Min Grade: C] or ME 370 [Min Grade: C] or ME 371 [Min Grade: C]) and (ME 322 [Min Grade: C] or ME 360 [Min Grade: C] or ME 370 [Min Grade: C] or ME 371 [Min Grade: C]) and (ME 322 [Min Grade: C] or ME 360 [Min Grade: C] or ME 370 [Min Grade: C] or ME 371 [Min Grade: C]) and ME 498 [Min Grade: C]

MSE-Material Science & Egr Courses

MSE 011. Undergraduate Internship in MSE. 0 Hours.

Engineering internship experience in preparation for the student's intended career. Students in a university recognized cooperative education experience should register for COP 011 or COP 012.

MSE 280. Engineering Materials. 3 Hours.

Fundamentals of materials engineering, including terminology, mechanical testing and behavior, heat treating, and processing of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Degradation of materials and criteria for materials selection. Course requires completion of 4 credits of Area III Science.

MSE 281. Physical Materials I. 4 Hours.

Structure of metals, ceramics and polymers; crystal bonding; phase diagrams, diffusion, dislocations and grain boundaries. Applications to the iron-carbon system, including heat treatment. MSE 281L must be taken concurrently.
Prerequisites: (MA 125 [Min Grade: C] or MA 225 [Min Grade: C]) and MSE 280 [Min Grade: C]

MSE 281L. Physical Materials I Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Laboratory component of MSE 281 and must be taken concurrently with MSE 281.

MSE 350. Introduction to Materials. 3 Hours.

Concepts and applications, crystal structure of materials, formation of microstructures, and selected structure-property relationships. Not available for credit toward engineering major. For non-engineering majors only.

MSE 380. Thermodynamics of Materials. 3 Hours.

First, second, and third laws of thermodynamics. Gibbs free energy, heat capacity, enthalpy, entropy, and relationships between thermodynamic functions. Free-energy versus composition relationships; behavior of ideal and non-ideal solutions; concept of thermodynamic activity of components in solution. Applications to materials systems.
Prerequisites: CH 117 [Min Grade: D] and CH 118 [Min Grade: D] and (MA 126 [Min Grade: C] or MA 226 [Min Grade: C]) and MSE 280 [Min Grade: D]

MSE 381. Physical Materials II. 3 Hours.

Microstructural changes in response to temperature and time; vacancies, annealing, diffusion, nucleation and growth kinetics. Equilibrium and non-equilibrium microstructures. Applications to precipitation hardening and solidification of metals.
Prerequisites: MSE 281 [Min Grade: D]

MSE 382. Mechanical Behavior of Materials. 3 Hours.

Microscopic deformation mechanisms in materials leading to macroscopic properties of fatigue; creep; ductile, transitional, and brittle fracture; friction; and wear. CE 220 (Mechanics of Solids) is recommended as a prerequisite for this course.
Prerequisites: MSE 281 [Min Grade: D]

MSE 401. Materials Processing. 3 Hours.

Processing of metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. Casting, forging, rolling, welding, powder processing, 3D printing, compression molding, and other advanced methods. Ethics and Civic Responsibility are significant components of this course.
Prerequisites: MSE 280 [Min Grade: D] and (BME 333 [Min Grade: D] or CE 220 [Min Grade: D])

MSE 405. Frontiers of Automotive Materials. 3 Hours.

Advanced lightweight automotive materials, manufacturing and modeling techniques. Technology advancements in cost-effective carbon, glass and related reinforcements; "green" and sustainable materials, crashworthiness and injury protection of occupants and pedestrians, metal castings, heavy truck, mass transit, fuel cell and hybrid vehicles.
Prerequisites: MSE 281 [Min Grade: D]

MSE 408. Nanobiomaterials. 3 Hours.

Basic tools of nanotechnology, building blocks of nanostructured materials. Behavior of materials with nanoscale structures and their technological applications, including automotive, medical, and electronic applications. Introduction to biomaterials and nanobiomaterials, concepts in tissue engineering with special focus on nanoscaffolds for tissue engineering, nanoparticles in drug delivery and safety and toxicity of nanomaterials.
Prerequisites: MSE 280 [Min Grade: D]

MSE 409. Principles of Metal Casting. 3 Hours.

Engineering theory and practice on the production of cast ferrous (gray iron, ductile iron, steel) and non-ferrous metals (brass, bronze, aluminum). Producer requirements/responsibilities such as part and mold design, material specifications, and testing requirements are discussed. Laboratory on common testing and production methods and analysis and handling techniques required to produce high quality castings.
Prerequisites: MSE 280 [Min Grade: D]

MSE 409L. Principles of Metal Casting Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Laboratory component of MSE 409 and must be taken concurrently with MSE 409.

MSE 413. Composite Materials. 3 Hours.

Processing, structure, and properties of metal-, ceramic-, and polymer-matrix composite materials. Roles of interfacial bond strength, reinforcement type and orientation, and matrix selection in physical and mechanical properties of composite materials. MSE 382 (Mechanical Behavior of Materials) is recommended as a prerequisite for this course. Writing is a significant component of this course.
Prerequisites: MSE 281 [Min Grade: D]

MSE 425. Statistics and Quality. 3 Hours.

This course is arranged to reflect the sequential steps an engineer or scientist take to assess process capability and implement process improvement studies. There is a focus on connecting the theoretical equations to practical examples as well as interpreting and communicating of statistical results.
Prerequisites: MSE 281 [Min Grade: D]

MSE 430. Polymeric Materials. 3 Hours.

Processing methods, structure/engineering/property relationships, and applications of polymeric materials.
Prerequisites: MSE 281 [Min Grade: D] and (CH 117 [Min Grade: D] or CH 127 [Min Grade: D]) and (CH 118 [Min Grade: D] or CH 128 [Min Grade: D])

MSE 430L. Polymeric Materials Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Laboratory component of MSE 430 and must be taken concurrently with MSE 430.

MSE 433. Nondestructive Evaluation of Materials. 3 Hours.

This course reviews the principles, history, applications, and strengths/weaknesses of the five primary NDE techniques (RT, UT, EC, MP, and LP) with an emphasis on the fundamentals and techniques of each testing method. Importance of NDE on part performance and engineering design is also discussed.
Prerequisites: MSE 281 [Min Grade: D]

MSE 445. The Evolution of Engineering Materials. 3 Hours.

Past, present and future of engineering materials; how new materials and processing methods have impacted human society, from the Stone Age until today. Taught as a 3-week study abroad course in Germany, with visits to universities, industrial facilities, research labs, museums and selected cultural sites.
Prerequisites: MSE 280 [Min Grade: D]

MSE 462. Composites Manufacturing. 3 Hours.

Principles of manufacturing and processing of polymeric matrix composites. Production techniques including filament winding, pultrusion, and liquid infusion techniques combined with design, environmental and manufacturing issues of polymer matrix composites.
Prerequisites: MSE 281 [Min Grade: D]

MSE 464. Metals and Alloys. 4 Hours.

Microstructures, properties, heat treatment, and processing of ferrous and nonferrous materials.
Prerequisites: MSE 281 [Min Grade: D]

MSE 464L. Metals and Alloys Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Laboratory component of MSE 464 and must be taken concurrently with MSE 464.

MSE 465. Characterization of Materials. 4 Hours.

Theory and practice of materials characterization, with emphasis on optical metallography, quantitative metallography, scanning electron microscopy, crystallography, and x-ray diffraction. Specific applications in metals and ceramics considered. MSE 465L must be taken concurrently.
Prerequisites: MSE 281 [Min Grade: D]

MSE 465L. Characterization of Materials Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Laboratory component of MSE 465 and must be taken with MSE 465.

MSE 470. Ceramic Materials. 4 Hours.

Structure, processing, properties, and uses of ceramic compounds and glasses. Mechanical, thermal, and electrical behavior of ceramic materials in terms of microstructure and processing variables.
Prerequisites: MSE 281 [Min Grade: D] and CH 117 [Min Grade: D] and CH 118 [Min Grade: D]

MSE 470L. Ceramic Materials Laboratory. 0 Hours.

Laboratory component of MSE 470 and must be taken concurrently with MSE 470.

MSE 474. Metals and Alloys II. 3 Hours.

Production and physical metallurgy of ferrous and non-ferrous alloys including: steel alloys, inoculation and production of ductile, gray, compacted and malleable iron; advanced heat treatments of steel and iron; conventional and ultra-high strength aluminum alloys; wrought and cast copper alloys; wrought and cast magnesium alloys.
Prerequisites: MSE 281 [Min Grade: D] and MSE 464 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently)

MSE 489. Undergraduate Research in MSE. 0 Hours.

Undergraduate research experiences in materials science and/or engineering.
Prerequisites: (EGR 110 [Min Grade: C] and EGR 111 [Min Grade: C]) or EGR 200 [Min Grade: C] or HC 111 [Min Grade: C] and (MA 125 [Min Grade: C] or MA 225 [Min Grade: C]) and PH 221 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

MSE 490. Special Topics in Materials Engineering. 1-6 Hour.

Special Topics in Materials Engineering.

MSE 491. Individual Study in Materials Engineering. 1-6 Hour.

Individual Study in Materials Engineering.

MSE 496. MSE Honors Seminar. 1 Hour.

Research presentations by faculty, students, and invited guests on topics related to Materials Science and Engineering.

MSE 497. MSE Honors Research. 2-6 Hours.

Honor students develop materials engineering research skills by working closely with faculty and graduate students.
Prerequisites: EGR 301 [Min Grade: C](Can be taken Concurrently)

MSE 498. Capstone Design Project I. 3 Hours.

Capstone design project: interdisciplinary design teams, ethics, materials selection, design process, development of proposal, project planning and scheduling, project execution and resource scheduling, and communication of design. Writing is a significant component of this course.
Prerequisites: MSE 401 [Min Grade: D](Can be taken Concurrently) and (MSE 413 [Min Grade: D] or MSE 430 [Min Grade: D] or MSE 465 [Min Grade: D] or MSE 470 [Min Grade: D])

MSE 499. Capstone Design Project II. 3 Hours.

Continuation of MSE 498 which must be taken in the previous term. Interim and final design reviews with written and oral reports. Writing is a significant component of this course.
Prerequisites: MSE 498 [Min Grade: D]

Faculty

Alexander, J. Iwan, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Dean Emeritus of Engineering, 2013, B.Sc. (University College Swansea, Wales, U.K.); Ph.D. (United World College of the Atlantic, Wales, U.K.); Ph.D. (Washington State)
Andrews, J. Barry, Professor Emeritus of Materials Science and Engineering, 1976, B.S. (UAB), M.E., PhD. (Florida), P.E. (Alabama), Polymer and Metal Matrix Composites, Solidification, Physical Metalurgy
Banaszak Holl, Mark M., Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Associate Dean for Research, 2022, BS (University of Chicago), PhD (Cornell), Structure and properties of biological materials; nanotechnology for drug and gene delivery, polymer composites, and sustainable polymer science and engineering.
Bellis, Susan, Professor of Cell, Developmental, and Integrative Biology (School of Medicine), 1999, PhD (University of Rhode Island), The Role of Integrin Receptors in Human Biology and Disease
Berry, Joel L., Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Associate Director, UAB Science and Technology Honors Program, 2010, B.S., B.S.M.E., M.S.M.E. (UAB), Ph.D. (Wake Forest), Cardiovascular biomechanics and tissue engineering
Brott, Brigitta, Professor of Cardiovascular Disease (School of Medicine),, 2000, BS (MIT), MD (Loyola University-Illinois), Angiogenesis, cardiac angioplasty, coronary artery disease, cardiac catheterization, interventional cardiology and stents
Burke, Donald S., Associate Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, 2013, B.S., Ph.D. (UAB), Safety; Safety engineering; Project management.
Callahan, Dale, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2000, B.E.E. (Auburn), M.B.A. (Auburn-Montgomery), M.S.E.E. (UAB), Ph.D. (Alabama), P.E. (Alabama), Technology leadership and innovation; Entrepreneurship; Internet of Things; Wireless communications.
Chawla, Krishan Kumar, Professor Emeritus of Materials Science and Engineering, 1998, B.S. (Banaras Hindu, India), M.S., Ph.D. (Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Metal, Ceramic, and Polymer Matrix Composite Materials; Fibers; Foams
Chen, Yabing, Professor of Pathology; Vice Chair for Faculty Development and Education, University of Alabama at Birmingham, BS (Fudan University), PhD (Xiamen University), MBA (University of Vermont), Vascular stiffness, aging, and vascular dementia.
Cinnella, Pasquale, Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Undergraduate Program Director, 2017, B.S. (University of Bari, Italy), Ph.D. (Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University), Dynamics
Conner, David A., Professor Emeritus and Chair Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1978, BSEE. MSEE, PhD (Georgia Tech), Electromagnetics; Engineering design education.
Copham, Craig A., Instructor of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, 1996, BSCE, MSCE (UAB), PE (AL), Structural design; Engineering materials.
Deutsch, Georg, Professor of Radiology (School of Medicine), 1988, PhD, Cognitive neuroscience and brain imaging
Dobbins, Allan C., Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 1996, B.Sc. (Dalhousie), B.S.E., M.S.E., Ph.D. (McGill), Human and machine vision, Neural computation, Brain imaging, Scientific visualization
Downs, J. Crawford, Professor of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, 2012, BA, MA, MS, PhD (Tulane), Experimental and computational ocular biomechanics, intraocular pressure and physiologic signal telemetry, and 3D histomorphometry
Dwyer, Zoe. B., Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering; Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, 1999, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (UAB)
Eberhardt, Alan, Associate Chair and Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Associate Chair of Education, Biomedical Engineering; Director of Master of Engineering in Design and Commercialization, 1991, B.S., M.S. (Delaware), Ph.D. (Northwestern), Solid Mechanics, Injury Biomechanics, Biomedical Implants, Analytical and Numerical Methods in Biomechanics
Esposito, Richard A., Research Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 2011, B.S. (Auburn), M.S. (Auburn; Samford), Ph.D. (UAB), P.G. (Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, Tennessee),, Carbon Dioxide Sequestration; Power Generation
Fast, Vladimir G., Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 1997, B.S., M.S. Physics, Ph.D. in Biophysics (Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology), Optical imaging of electrical and ionic activity in the heart mechanisms of cardiac arrhythmias and defibrillation
Fazio, Massimo A., Assistant Professor (Ophthalmology and Biomedical Engineering), 2007, M.S.E., Ph.D. (University of Calabria, Italy), ocular tissue biomechanics with emphasis on in-vivo mechanical quantification of the neural damage caused by elevated intraocular pressure
Feldman, Dale S., Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 1985, B.S. (Northwestern), M.S. (Dayton), Ph.D. (Clemson), Biomaterials, Soft-tissue biomechanics, Polymeric implants
Fiveash, John, Vice Chair and Professor of Radiation Oncology (School of Medicine), 2012, B.S. (University of Georgia), M.D. (Medical College of Georgia), Clinical trials of novel therapeutics in combination with radiation therapy, particularly in the treatment of brain and prostrate tumors; treatment planning research and education IMRT and IGRT
Foley, Robin D., Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, 1990, B.S., M.S. (Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Ph.D. (Wisconsin-Madison), Materials Characterization, Physical Metallurgy, Metals Casting
Fouad, Fouad H., Chair, Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering; Director, UAB Sustainable Smart Cities Research Center; Interim Director, Civil Engineering Construction Management Online Master Program, 1981, B.S.C.E. (Alexandria, Egypt), M.S.C.E. (Texas), Ph.D. (Texas A&M), P.E. (Alabama, Texas), Structural Engineering, Reinforced Concrete, Concrete Materials
Gamlin, Paul, Professor of Vision Sciences (School of Medicine), Ph.D. (State University of NY-Stony Brook), Studies of the neural bases of vision & eye movements
Gawne, Timothy J., Professor (Vision Sciences), 1996, B.S. (MIT), Ph.D. (USUHS), Information processing in the cerebral cortex, Gamma-band brain activity and neurotransmitter metabolism in schizophrenia, Visual cortical evoked potential
Genau, Amber L., Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, 2010, B.S., M.S. (Iowa State); Ph.D. (Northwestern), Metal solidification and microstructure formation, Quantitative analysis of compolex three-dimensional structures, Ternary eutectic microstructures
Gilmer, Dianne, Instructor of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering; Co-Founder and Assistant Director of Online Civil Engineering Construction Management Master's Program, 2009, B.S. (Samford), MEng-CEM (UAB), PMP, Engineering online education; Learning management system applications; Student retention in online learning programs.
Gladysz, Gary, Adjunct Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, 2017, B.E. (Youngstown State University), M.S. (Ohio University), Ph.D. (New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology), Materials Science and Engineering, Chemical Engineering; Syntactic Foams
Goldman, Jay, Distinguished Service Professor & Dean Emeritus, 2017, Ph.D. (Washington University in St. Louis)
Grant, Merida, Associate Professor (Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology), Neurobiology of stress as a risk factor for onset and maintenance of unipolar depression; Imaging alterations in brain morphology, physiology and connectivity associated with early life stress in adults; Peripheral physiology and conditioning paradigms
Green, David G., Instructional Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1981, B.S.E., M.S.E (UAH), Collaborative Systems, Internet Applications, and Engineering Education
Griffin, John A. , Research Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, 2011, B.S.Mt.E, M.S.Mt.E. (UAB), Metals Casting, Testing and Characterization, Nondestructive Evaluation
Grytz, Rafael, Associate Professor (Ophthalmology), 2012, M.S., Ph.D. (Ruhr University Bochum, Germany), Connective tissue growth and remodeling; Multiscale finite element modeling; Multiphoton microscopy; Optical coherence tomography; Predictive computational modeling for precisions medicine in ophthalmology.
Haider, Mohammad, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2011, MS (Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology), Ph.D. (Tennessee-Knoxville), Inkjet-printed sensors and devices; Edge computing; Reservoir-based machine learning; Low-power wireless transmitter.
Haque, Sejuty, Adjunct Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, 2017, BDS (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh), Ph.D. (Hokkaido University, Japan), Materials Science and Engineering, Dental Materials
Hawkins, Richard B., Instructor of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, 2017, B.S.Ch. (Montevallo), MEng-CEM (UAB), Environmental Engineering, Structural Testing, Construction Management
Hawkins, Richard B., Instructor of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, 2017, BSCh (Montevallo), MEng (UAB), Environmental engineering; Structural testing; Construction management.
Hemrick, James, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, 2017, B.S. (University of Missouri-Rolla), M.S. (Georgia Institute of Technology), Ph.D. (University of Missouri-Rolla), Ceramic Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering
Holman, William L.,, Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 1988, BA (Williams College), MD (Cornell University Medical College), Management of advanced heart failure; Mechanical circulatory support devices.
Holmes, Jeffrey W, Dean of Engineering, Goodrich Endowed Chair in Cardiovascular Surgery. Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiothoracic Surgery,, 2020, BS (Johns Hopkins), PhD/MD (UC-San Diego). C, Cardiac mechanics; Model-based design of therapies for heart disease; Multi-scale computational modeling of heart mechanics and remodeling; Structure and mechanics of healing myocardial infarcts; Cardiac hypertrophy and remodeling; Scar formation, extracellular matrix turnover, and fibrosis.
Hosch, Ian E., Assistant Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, 2012, B.S.C.E., M.S.C.E, Ph.D. (UAB), Structural Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Geotechnical Engineering
Hsu, Shih-Min, Instructor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2020, BS (National Taiwan University of Science and Technology), MS, PhD (LSU), PE (LA), Power systems; Machinery; Dynamic stability; Model validation.
Jannett, Thomas C., Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1984, B.S.E., M.S.E. (UAB), Ph.D. (Auburn), Sensor Networks, Biomedical Instrumentation and Control Systems
Janowski, Gregg M., Professor of Materials Science and Engineering; Associate Provost for Assessment and Accreditation, 1990, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (Michigan Technological), X-Ray Diffraction, Composite Materials, Physical Metallurgy, Structure-Processing-Property Relationships
Javed, Amjad, Associate Dean and Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (School of Dentistry), 2005, Ph.D. (University of Punjab, UMass Medical School), Genetic and molecular signaling for cellular differentiation and skeletogenesis
Johnson, David L., Instructor of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, 2005, BSCE, MSCE (Mississippi State), PE (AL), Geotechnical Engineering; Foundation design.
Jololian, Leon, Professor and Interim Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2017, B.S. (Manhattan College), M.S. (Georgia Institute of Technology), M.S. (Polytechnic University), Ph.D. (New Jersey Institute of Technology), Software Engineering, Internet of Things, Mobile and Cloud Computing, and Machine Learning
Jun, Ho-Wook, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2006, B.S., M.S. (Hanyang University, South Korea), Ph.D. (Rice), Biomimetic nanotechnology, Biomaterials, Tissue engineering
Kim, Harrison, Professor of Radiology, BS (Sungkyunkway University) Ph.D. (University of Arizona). M.B.A. (UAB), Pancreatic, liver, prostate, and brain cancer imaging. AI code development for automatic medical image processing.
Kirby, Jason, Associate Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering; Director, Sustainable Smart Cities Program, 2005, B.S. (Auburn), M.S., Ph.D. (Alabama), Sustainability; Environmental engineering; Water resources; Hydraulics.
Koomullil, Roy P., Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 2002, B.S. (Mahatma Gandhi University, India), M.S. (Indian Institute of Technology, India), Ph.D. (Mississippi State), High Performance Computing; Six Degrees of Freedom Simulation; Bio-medical Flow Modeling
Krishnamurthy, Prasanna, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, BVSc, Ph.D. (Bangalore Veterinary College), MVSc (Indian Veterinary Research Institute), Cardiovascular pathophysiology and regeneration; comorbid depression, diabetes; Stem cell biology; sepsis; therapeutics.
Lahti, Adrienne, Professor; Psych – Behavioral Neurobiology, 2006, M.D. (University of Liege, Belgium), Use of multimodal brain imaging techniques to study the neuropathology of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and to evaluate the effects of psychotropic drugs on brain function and biochemistry; translational work aiming at bridging human brain imaging and postmortem studies
Lei, Ye, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2022, BS (Shanghai Medical University), PhD (National University of Singapore), Heart regeneration; Stem cells; endothelial dysfunction, diabetes.
Lingasubramanian, Karthikeyan, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2011, Ph.D. (South Florida), Hardware Security, Reliability and Low Power Design for Digital VLSI Circuits and Systems
Littlefield, David L., Professor of Mechanical Engineering; Chair of Mechanical Engineering, 2005, B.S., M.S, Ph.D. (Georgia Tech), Computational Mechanics; Impact Mechanics and Shock Physics; Weapons Effects
Liu, Xiaoguang (Margaret), Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2016, Chemical Engineering (Shangdong University, M.S. in Biochemical Engineering (Tianjin University), Ph.D. in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering (The Ohio State University), Cellular therapy, antibody, anti-cancer, heart failure treatment, industrial biopharmaceutical and biotechnology, metabolic cell-process engineering, bioreactor, cell culture
Mahapatra, Majoj K., Assistant Professor of Materials Science Engineering, 2015, BTech (University of Calcutta - India), MTech (IT-BHU - India), Ph.D. (Virginia Tech), Ceramics and glasses for advanced energy systems, Structural ceramics, Solid waste immobilization, Chemistry-processing-structure-property relationship, Electrochemistry, Materials degradation
Marstrander, Jon, Instructor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2005, B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E. (UAB), P.E. (Alabama), Signal and Image Processing, Embedded Systems, and Field Programmable Gate Arrays
McCay, Jeffrey E., Instructor of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, 2021, BSCE (UAB), PE, PLS (AL), Land Surveying
McDaniel, David R., Research Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 2008, B.S. (US Air Force Academy), M.S. (George Washington University), Ph.D. (Colorado, Colorado Springs), High Performance Computing; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Multidisciplinary Air Vehicle Simulation
Meakin, Robert, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 2007, B.S. (Brigham Young), M.S., Ph.D. (Stanford), Software Engineering for Multi-Disciplinary, Physics-Based Simulation Capability Development; Computational Geometry; Aerodynamics of Multiple-Bodies in Proximate Flight
Menasche, Phillipe, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2019, M.D., Ph.D. (University of Paris), Stem-cell-derived extracellular vesicles for the treatment of heart failure
Mirbozorgi, S. Abdollah, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2018, BS (Mazandaran University), MS (Ferdosi University of Mashhad), PhD (Laval University), Advancing innovative neurotechnologies; Short-range wireless power and data transmissions; Ultrasound technologies; Integrated analog/mixed-signal circuits and microsystems; Assistive technologies.
Murphree, Allen J., Instructor; Student Relations Manager, 2014, B.Sc. (Southern Polytechnic State University), MEng (UAB), Engineering Online Education, Construction Project Risk Management
Myers, Gregory, Instructor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2000, BS (Auburn), MS (UAB). , Computer methods in engineering; Programming; Internet of Things.
Nabors, L. Burt, Professor (Neurology), 2000, M.D. (University of Tennessee Medical Science Center), Brain tumor treatment and research program
Nakhmani, Arie, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2011, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D (Technion - Israel Institute of Technology), Computer Vision, Visual Tracking, Biomedical Image Analysis, Systems and Control
Nazari, Rouzbeh, Associate Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, 2019, B.S. (Isfahan), M.E. (City College of New York), M.S., Ph.D. (CUNY), Environmental Engineering, Water Resources, Coastal Resiliency
Nelson, Dalton S., Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1994, B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E., (UAB), Ph.D. (UAH), P.E. (Alabama), Intelligent Control Systems, Medical Instrumentation, Software Systems and Algorithm Development
Nichols, Robert H., Research Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 2002, B.S. (Mississippi State), M.S., Ph.D. (Tennessee), Propulsion; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Turbulence Modeling
Ning, Haibin, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, 2010, B.E. (Central South University, China); M.S. (Guangxi University, China), Ph.D. (UAB), Polymer matrix composites; Metal Matrix Composites; Physical Metallurgy; Engineering plastics; Design, modeling, and prototyping.
Niwa, Minae, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, BS (Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences), MS (Chiba University), PhD (Nagoya University), Psychosocial stress on brain maturation, function, and behavior.
Parpura, Vladimir, Professor; Neurobiology, M.D. (University of Zagreb, Croatia), Ph.D. (Iowa State University), The role of glial cells in physiology of nervous system
Peters, Robert W., Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, 2001, B.S. (Northwestern), M.S., Ph.D. (Iowa State), P.E. (Indiana and Illinois), Environmental Engineering, Water and Wastewater Treatment, Hazardous Waste Treatment
Pillay, Selvum, Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, 2007, Bach (Durban University of Technology), MSME (Florida A&M), PhD (UAB), Polymer matrix composites; Manufacturing and processing; Design for manufacture; Sustainable materials and manufacturing; R&D to commercialization.
Pogwizd, Steven, Professor, Division of Cardiovascular Disease (Department of Medicine), Medicine, Physiology and Biophysics
Qiao, Aijun, Assisant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2017, B.A. (Gansu Agriculture University in China), M.S. (Shehezi University in China), Ph.D. (Chinese Academcy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Tsinghua University), Obesity, Diabetes, Cardiovascular disease, Liver cancer
Qin, Gangjian, Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering; Director of Molecular Cardiology Program, 1986, MD/MS (Tongji Medical University, China)
Robbin, Michelle, Professor (Radiology), M.D. (Mayo Medical School), Hemodialysis patient ultrasound, ultrasound contrast agents and vascular ultrasound
Rogers, Jack M., Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 1994, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (California-San Diego), Cardiac electrophysiology, Computer simulations, Signal analysis of cardiac arrythmias
Rosa-Garrido, Manuel, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2021, BS, PhD (Santander, Spain)., Chromatin structure and cardiac epigenetics.
Rowe, Glenn C., Associate Professor of Medicine, 2014, BS (Brandeis University), MS, PhD (Yale University)., Transcriptional regulation; mitochondrial metabolism; exercise physiology.
Scripa, Rosalia, Professor Emeritus of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, 2017, B.S. (Alfred), M.S. (Penn State), Ph.D. (Florida), P.E. (AL), Structure and Properties of Glass and Ceramics, Semiconductor Crystal Growth, Electronic and Magnetic Materials, Growth and Characterization of II-VI semiconducting compounds
Serra, Rosa, Professor (Cell, Devvelopment & Integrative Biology), 2002, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State), Mechanism of TGF-ß action in developmental and disease processes
Sethu, Palaniappan, Associate Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering, 2013, M.Eng., M.S., Ph.D. (University of Michigan, Ann Arbor), B.Tech (PSG College of Technology, India), Microfluidic cellular and molecular analysis, Physiologically relevant models of cardiac and vascular tissue, Nanotechnology based approaches to study sub-cellular signaling
Sewell-Loftin, Mary K., Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2020, B.S., M.S. (University of Alabama Tuscaloosa), Ph.D. (Vanderbilt University), Biochemical and biomechanical regulation of tumor progression
Sherif, Muhammad M., Assistant Professor of Civil, Contstruction, and Environmental Engineering, 2019, B.S.C.E. (United Arab Emirates University), M.S.C.E. (Carnegie Mellon), Ph.D. (Virginia), Structural analysis and modeling; Innovative materials; Machine learning
Sicking, Dean L., Professor Emeritus of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, 2012, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. (Texas A&M), Crashworthiness Design; Sports Safety Equipment; Computational Mechanics
Sisiopiku, Virginia P., Associate Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, 2002, B.S. (Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki), M.S., Ph.D. (Illinois-Chicago), Transportation Engineering, Traffic Engineering
Smith, Rachel June, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2022, BS (University of Tennessee, Knoxville), MS, PhD (University of California, Irvine)., Dynamical network modeling; Biomedical signal processing; System theory; Neural stimulation; Computational modeling in epilepsy; Neuroengineering.
Song, Yuhua, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2006, B.S. (Jilin University of Technology), M.S. (Harbin University of Science and Technology), Ph.D. (Harbin Institute of Technology), Novel therapeutic drug identificatoin; Drug repurposing; Biomolecular interactions; Integrated multiscale computational modelling and experimental study; Alzheimer's disease; Breast cancer; Regenerative medicine.
Soorappan, Rajasekaran N, Associate Professor of Molecular and Cellular Pathology, MSc, MPhil, PhD (University of Madras), Transcriptional regulations; Redox signaling; Proteotoxic cardiac and brain diseases; Aging; Stem cells; Muscle and cardiac regeneration.
Sorace, Anna, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2019, B.S. (Mississippi State University), M.S., Ph.D. (UAB), Cancer imaging, Drug delivery, Tumor microenvironment, Precision oncology
Stewart, Katherine M. E., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, 2019, B.S. (Wilfrid Laurier University), M.S., Ph.D. (University of Waterloo), Synthesis and Modification of Polymeric Materials
Sullivan, Andrew, Assistant Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, 2009, B.S.C.E. (Pennsylvania), M.S.C.E. (UAB), P.E. (Alabama), Transportation Engineering, Traffic Operations
Talley, George, Instructor of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, 2014, BSCE (Auburn), MSCE (UAB), PE (AL)., Construction management; Project management.
Tanik, Murat M., Professor and Chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1998, B.S. (Middle East Technical), M.C.S., Ph.D. (Texas A&M), Software Systems Engineering, Quantum Information Theory, Embedded Systems
Thomas, Vinoy, Associate Professor of Mechanical and Materials Science and Engineering, 2007, B.S., M.S. (University of Kerala, India), Ph.D. (Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, India), Polymeric biomaterials processing, 3D Printed/bioprinted scaffolds for tissue engineering; Nanomaterials and nanoparticles for therapeutic applications; Plasma materials synthesis and surface-modification; thermal characterization.
Uddin, Nasim, Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering, 2001, B.S. (University of Engineering and Technology, Bangladesh), M.S. (Oklahoma-Norman), Ph.D. (SUNY Buffalo), P.E. (New York), Structural Engineering, Wind and Seismic Loads, Bridge Design
Vantsevich, Vladimir V., Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 2012, Dip.-Eng., Ph.D. (Belarusian National Technical University, Minsk, Belarus), D.Sc. (State Supreme Attestation Board, Moscow, Russia), Mechatronic Systems Design, Modeling and Control; Manned/Unmanned Ground Vehicle Dynamics and Design; Dynamics and Design of Robotic Manipulators
Vaughn, Gregg L., Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 1979, B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E, Ph.D. (Alabama), P.E. (Alabama), Digital Communication, Image Processing, Radiation Effects
Visscher, Kristina, Associate Professor (Neurobiology), 2009, Ph.D. (Washing University- St. Louis)
Waldron, Christopher, Associate Professor of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering; Director of Online Structural Engineering Master's Program, 2008, B.S.C.E. (Drexel); M.S.C.E., Ph.D. (Virginia Tech), P.E. (Commonwealth of Pennsylvania), Structural Engineering, Bridge Design, Engineering Mechanics
Walker, Harrison, Professor (Neurology), 2006, M.D. (UAB), Deep brain stimulation for the management of Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders
Wallace, Diana G., Instructor of Mechanical Engineering, 2019, B.S. (Auburn University), M.S. (UAB), Engineering communications and entrepreneurship
Walsh, Peter M., Research Professor of Mechanical Engineering, 2002, B.S. (Robert College, Turkey), M.A. (Wesleyan), Ph.D. (Cornell), Carbon Dioxide Sequestration; Combustion in Industrial Furnaces and Electric Utility Boilers; Control of Air Pollutant Emissions from Combustion
Wick, Timothy M., Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2005, B.S. (Colorado), Ph.D. (Rice), Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, Bioreactor design, Drug delivery; Engineering design; Engineering innovation.
Willey, Christopher, Professor (Radiation Oncology), 2008, M.D./Ph.D. (Medical University of South Carolina), Investigating kinase driven signal transduction cascades in a spectrum of biological systems, Bioinformatics for kinomics and personalized medicine, Systems biology approaches in glioblastoma multiforme
Yang, Junjie,, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2018, B.S. (Qingdao University), M.S. (Second Military Medical University), Ph.D. (Osaka University), Biology and therapeutic uses of extracellular vesicles
Yildirim, Abidin, Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, 2016, BS (Bogazici University), MS (Beuth University of Applied Sciences, Berlin), MS (UAB) PhD (Texas Tech University)., Autonomous systems; Brain-machine interface; Embedded systems; Biomedical instrumentation.
Zech, Wesley C., Professor of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering; Director of the Online Civil Engineering Construction Management Master's Program, 2019, B.S., M.E., Ph.D. (Buffalo), Construction Management, Construction Safety, Erosion and Sediment Control
Zhang, Jianyi (Jay), Chair of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Professor of Medicine and Biomedical Engineering, T. Michael and Gilliam Goodrich Endowed Chair of Engineering Leadership, 2015, M.D. (Shanghai Medical University), M.S. (Tufts University), Ph.D. (University of Minnesota), Cardiac tissue engineering, NMR imaging, Heart failure
Zhou, LuFang, Associate Professor, Division of Cardiovascular Disease (Department of Medicine), 2011, Ph.D. (Case Western Reserve), Pathophysiology and therapeutics of oxidative stress related to diseases of mitochondrial origin as it pertains to cardiovascular disease and diabetes
Zhou, Yang, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering, 2019, B.S. (Fudan University in China), Ph.D. (Chinese Academy of Sciences), Cardiac reprogramming, Heart regeneration, Stem cells, Epigenetics
Zhou, Yong, Associate Professor, Division of Pulmonary/Allergy/Critical Care (Department of Medicine), 2009, M.D. (Wuhan University, China), Myofibroblast differentiation and emphysema