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ME 355 - System Modeling and Numerical Methods
Credits: 3
This course provides instruction on the principles used to understand and model physical systems and introduces methods for building and solving mathematical models of engineering systems. Applications include the modeling of mechanical, thermal, biological and electrical systems and the use of numerical methods and computer programming to solve for the system outputs.
Prerequisite(s): ME 125 , ME 209 , MATH 260 (or MATH 264 ), MATH 270 and ECE 281 (or ECE 263 ).
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ME 361 - Mechanical Systems Laboratory
Credits: 0.5
Credit Configuration: 0+1.5, 0.5 Cr.
This laboratory will introduce students to a variety of mechatronic components including microprocessors, PLCs, actuators, sensors, and robotics and allow students to program mechatronics systems to complete a variety of tasks.
Prerequisite(s): ME 367 (or ECE 323 ) and ME 368 .
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ME 362 - Mechanisms
Credits: 3
Graphical and analytical approaches to kinematic analysis and synthesis of linkages, gears, and cams. Linkage topics include displacement, velocity, and acceleration analysis along with type, number, and dimensional synthesis. Fundamentals of gears and gear trains are investigated. Cam sizing and application of motion programs to cam design are considered.
Prerequisite(s): ME 209 and ME 125
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 253 .
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ME 363 - Machine Design I
Credits: 3
The application of specialized topics in mechanics of materials to the design and analysis of machine elements. Topics include combined stress, contact stress, stress concentration, fatigue, deflection, and theories of failure. Stress principles are applied to springs, bolts, joints, and general machine elements.
Prerequisite(s): (ME 102 or ME 104 ), ME 125 , and ME 215 .
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ME 364 - Vibrations
Credits: 2
Fundamentals and principles of mechanical vibration. Mathematical formulation of the equations of motion for single and multi-degree of freedom systems. Analysis of natural frequency, damped natural frequency, free and forced vibration of mechanical systems.
Prerequisite(s): ME 209 , ME 125 , ME 215 , MATH 260 , and MATH 270 .
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ME 365 - Mechatronics
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2.5+1.5, 3 Cr.
A study of the field of mechatronics. Topics include digital logic, microcontrollers, programmable logic controllers, AC and DC motors, and pneumatic systems. Experimentation uses laboratory and industrial equipment.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 281 and ME 261 .
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ME 365L - Mechatronics Lab
Credits: 0
The laboratory component for ME 365 .
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ME 366 - Microcontrollers & Digital Logic
Credits: 1
An introduction to digital logic concepts, including combinational and sequential digital circuits, and microcontrollers, including development environments, CPUs, memory, interrupts, digital inputs and outputs, timers, A/D and D/A converters, and communication interfaces.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 281 (or ECE 263 ), ME 125 (or ECE 251 ).
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ME 367 - PLCs and Sensors
Credits: 1
This class will introduce the fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) operations, including symbology and programming techniques. PLC hardware and data structures will be presented. This class will also introduce various sensors including their applications, benefits, and limitations.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 281 (or ECE 263 ).
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ME 368 - Actuators
Credits: 1
This course covers the principles of AC and DC motors, and motor control, and the principles of fluid power technology using fluids or compressed air as the transfer media. Pneumatic systems are studied including power sources, reservoirs, pumps, compressors, lines, valves and actuators.
Prerequisite(s): ECE 281 (or ECE 263 ).
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ME 369 - Actuators
Credits: 1.5
An application of linear algebra, trigonometric techniques, and kinematic principles to study the motion of spatial mechanisms. The course will examine various types of manipulators that range in complexity from simple two degree-of-freedom planar robots to the human arm.
Prerequisite(s): ME 125 (or ECE 251 ), MATH 260 (or MATH 264 ), MATH 270 .
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ME 209 .
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ME 372 - Heat Power Laboratory
Credits: 0.5
Credit Configuration: 0+1.5, 0.5 Cr.
Experimental studies designed to reinforce theory presented in the areas of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. Experiments deal with topics such as flow and heat transfer mechanisms, refrigeration, and internal combustion engines.
Prerequisite(s): ME 333 , ME 270 , and ME 373
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ME 376 .
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ME 373 - Fluid Mechanics
Credits: 3
The basic conservation equations in control volume form are developed and used in engineering applications of fluid motion. Topics include fluid statics and the dynamics of both compressible and incompressible flows.
Prerequisite(s): ME 209 .
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ME 374 - Heat Power Laboratory
Credits: 1
Credit Configuration: 0+3, 1 Cr.
Experimental studies designed to reinforce theory presented in the areas of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. Experiments deal with topics such as flow and heat transfer mechanisms, refrigeration, and internal combustion engines.
Prerequisite(s): ME 333 , ME 370 (or ME 270 ), and ME 373
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ME 376 .
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ME 376 - Heat Transfer
Credits: 3
The fundamentals of heat transfer by conduction, radiation, and forced and free convection are developed and applied to engineering problems.
Prerequisite(s): ME 270 .
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ME 377 - Introduction to Renewable Energy
Credits: 1
A study of the global energy crisis. Students will identify the challenges of the current energy system and investigate alternative energy systems including renewables and their associated technologies. As a focus of their studies, students will evaluate the role that alternative energy systems can play in solving the energy crisis based on their availability and sustainability.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.
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ME 405 - Finite Element Analysis
Credits: 2
Finite element methods for analysis of steady-state and transient problems in solid, structural, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Presents finite element methods and solution procedures for linear problems. Modeling of problems and interpretation of numerical results.
Prerequisite(s): ME 104 , ME 125 , ME 215 , MATH 253 , MATH 260 , and MATH 270
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ME 373 .
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ME 442 - Automatic Control
Credits: 3
Fundamentals of system modeling for various mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, and hydraulic systems. Stability analysis in time and frequency domains. Industrial controller design (P, PI, PD, PID), closed loop feedback construction and implementation. System identification and characterization using frequency and time domain responses. Time delay analysis and its impact on stability margins of feedback systems.
Prerequisite(s): (MATH 260 or MATH 264 ) and MATH 270
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ME 333 and ME 355 .
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ME 444 - Automatic Control
Credits: 2
Fundamentals of instrumentation and control with particular application to the process industries. System dynamics are analyzed using step, ramp, and frequency response techniques. Laboratory experiments involve system stability, controller selection and adjustment, numerical analysis techniques, and system sequencing to achieve specific control objectives.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 260 , and MATH 270
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ME 333 .
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ME 453 - Advanced Materials Science
Credits: 3
A comprehensive overview of nanomaterials in terms of the synthesis, characterization, properties and applications. The course covers the fundamental scientific principles of synthesizing nanostructured materials and nanocharacterization techniques such as SEM, AFM and nano-indentation. Existing and emerging applications will also be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): ME 252 .
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ME 454 - Mechanical Systems Laboratory II
Credits: 0.5
Credit Configuration: 0+1.5, 0.5 Cr.
Advanced experimental studies designed to introduce or reinforce theory presented in the areas of electric machines, motors, mechanical vibrations, automatic control, and robotics.
Prerequisite(s): ME 354 .
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ME 455 - Prod Systems & Automation
Credits: 3
A study of productions system theory including Lean Manufacturing, Theory of Constraints, Six Sigma and Group Technology, and a study of automation implementation in manufacturing and distribution facilities including material handling systems, automatic data capture systems, and machine tools.
Prerequisite(s): ME 251 .
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ME 455L - Advanced Manufacturing Lab
Credits: 0
The laboratory component for ME 455 .
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ME 456 - Non-Traditional Manufacturing
Credits: 3
A study of non‐traditional manufacturing technologies that utilize photonic, electrical, chemical, ultrasonic, and magnetic energy sources to process materials. This course provides an introduction to the machine tools that utilize these energy sources, examines the physics driving the processes, and discusses possible applications for each technology.
Prerequisite(s): ME 251 .
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ME 457 - Adv Manufacturing Laboratory
Credits: 1
A laboratory experience in CAM programming, CNC machining, welding, and non-traditional manufacturing including 3D printing, plasma cutting, and laser etching and cutting.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ME 251 .
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ME 457L - Product/Productns System Lab
Credits: 0
The 1.5-hour weekly laboratory component for ME 457 .
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ME 460 - Spatial Manipulators
Credits: 3
An application of linear algebra, trigonometric techniques, and kinematic principles to study the motion of spatial mechanisms. The course will examine various types of manipulators that range in complexity from simple two-degree-of-freedom planar robots to the human arm.
Prerequisite(s): (ME 125 or ME 225), ME 209 , MATH 260 , and MATH 270 .
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ME 467 - Rob,Vib,Contr,Electro Mach Lab
Credits: 1
A laboratory experience in robotic programming, modal testing techniques, system modeling and control design algorithms, and DC/AC motor systems.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ME 261 or ECE 261.
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ME 470 - Thermodynamics II
Credits: 3
Continuation of ME 270 . Topics include combustion principles and cycle optimization using the second law of thermodynamics.
Prerequisite(s): ME 370 (or ME 270 ) and CHEM 115 .
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ME 472 - Heat Power Laboratory II
Credits: 0.5
Credit Configuration: 0.5+1.5, 0.5 Cr.
Advanced experimental studies designed to reinforce theory presented in the areas of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. Experiments deal with topics such as flow and heat transfer mechanisms, refrigeration, and internal combustion engines.
Prerequisite(s): ME 333 , ME 270 , and ME 373
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ME 376 .
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ME 475 - Advanced Topics in Thermodynamics and, Heat Transfer
Credits: 3
Topics may include a continuation of material in ME 376 such as advanced conduction, convention, or radiation heat transfer. It may include a continuation of topical material in ME 270 in the area of thermodynamics. The topic is determined by the instructor prior to the course offering and based, in part, on student interest.
Prerequisite(s): ME 270 .
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ME 373 .
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ME 476 - Advanced Topics in Fluid Mechanics
Credits: 3
Topics may include computational fluid dynamics or a continuation of topical material in ME 373 such as compressible fluid flow. The topic is determined by the instructor prior to the course offering based, in part, on student interest.
Prerequisite(s): ME 370 (or ME 270 ) and ME 373
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ME 376 .
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ME 477 - Solar Thermal Technology, Heat Transfer
Credits: 3
The fundamentals and applications of solar thermal energy systems are developed and discussed. Topics include residential water heating, residential and commercial space heating, and solar concentrating systems. The subject is an application of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer.
Prerequisite(s): ME 370 (or ME 270 )
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): ME 376 .
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ME 490 - Topics in Mechanical Engineering
Credits: 0.5
Maximum Credits: 3
Seven weeks or full semester. The investigation of mechanical engineering topics of special interest. Offered upon sufficient demand.
Prerequisite(s): consent of the department chair.
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ME 499 - Undergraduate Research in Mechanical, Engineering
Credits: 0.5
Maximum Credits: 3
Independent study of an advanced topic in mechanical engineering. This course may be repeated for additional credit. Available by invitation only.
Prerequisite(s): approval by the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering.
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MET 103 - Introduction to Meteorology
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+2, 4 Cr.
An introductory course providing a general overview of atmospheric science with emphasis on mid-latitude cyclones and anticyclones, air masses, atmospheric stability, precipitation processes, and convection. Course includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 110 , MATH 125 , or placement higher than MATH 110 in the math placement process. Students may register concurrently for MATH 110 (or MATH 125 ) and MET 103.
General Education: May be used to partially fulfill the Natural Sciences component of the General Education Requirements.
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MET 103L - Meteorology Lab
Credits: 0
The 4-hour weekly laboratory component for MET 103 .
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MET 130 - Weather Technology
Credits: 3
A course designed to give students experience using available weather technology. Students will be introduced to the Linux operating system, computer software specifically used in meteorology, and plotting meteorological charts. Introduction of simple shell scripting and map making will play a large role in the course. Additionally, students will be introduced to formal map analysis and mid-latitude weather systems.
Prerequisite(s): MET 103 .
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MET 190 - Topics in Weather and Climate
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+2, 4 Cr.
This course provides general-education studies in atmospheric science, with potential topics including severe and unusual weather, Great Lakes weather and climate, and climate change. This course is designed for non-majors interested in learning about weather and climate and includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 110 , MATH 125 , or placement higher than MATH 110 in the math placement process. Students may register concurrently for MATH 110 (or MATH 125 ) and MET 190.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Natural Sciences component of the General Education Requirements.
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MET 215 - Climatology
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 2+2, 3 Cr.
A study of the scope and controls of climate and an investigation at the global, regional, and local scales. Included are climate classification, climate models, and climate change. Course includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s): MET 103 .
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MET 215L - Climatology Lab
Credits: 0
The 2-hour weekly laboratory component for MET 215 .
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MET 216 - Introduction to Meteorological, Observation and Analysis
Credits: 3
Introduces atmospheric structures, conceptual models, and the basic techniques of meteorological analysis. Upper-air and surface observation codes, NCEP operational products, and atmospheric observing systems, including Doppler radar, wind profilers, satellites, and ASOS are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 126 or MATH 131 , and either MET 103 or consent of the instructor.
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MET 240 - Introduction to Climate Change
Credits: 3
Also offered as: GEO 240 .
An exploration of past climate changes and the issue of contemporary, anthropogenic, greenhouse warming. Students will gain an understanding of the major forcing mechanisms behind climate change, as well as the feedbacks that are important in the climate system. Not open to students who have received credit for MET 440 .
Prerequisite(s): MET 103 .
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MET 271 - Aviation Meteorology
Credits: 3
Introduction to analysis and forecasting of weather phenomena related to the aviation industry including aircraft icing, turbulence, wind shear, and severe storms. Other topics include the history of aviation forecasting, advanced METAR coding, Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs), and an introduction to related software packages, including BUFKIT.
Prerequisite(s): MET 216 .
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MET 279 - Severe Storm Prediction and Nowcasting
Credits: 3
Examines the historical development of severe storm research, forecasting, and watch/ warning methodologies. Morphologies of supercell and multi-cell thunderstorms and tornadoes, as well as synoptic or mesoscale case studies are investigated.
Prerequisite(s): MET 216 .
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MET 290 - Topics in Meteorology
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Seminar in selected meteorological topics appropriate for more intensive investigation at the intermediate level, with an emphasis on the relationship between meteorology and other disciplines. Topics may include remote sensing, natural hazards, and meteorology in the humanities or social sciences. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.
Prerequisite(s): MET 103 .
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MET 291 - Professional Perspectives
Credits: 1
A seminar course aimed at preparing students for scholarships, internships, and postgraduate life in atmospheric science. Career paths in atmospheric science will be explored. In preparation for graduate school or employment, students will create resumes, cover letters, and personal essays. Interview techniques, professional expectations, and concerns will be reviewed. Topics including professional ethics and responsibilities of scientists will be discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MET 103 .
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MET 292 - Lake Effect Snow Analysis and, Forecasting
Credits: 1
This course examines the analysis and forecasting of lake effect snow. In addition to reading journal articles covering several aspects of lake effect snow, students explore case studies from each of the Great Lakes. The class format is a combination of student presentations, discussion, and lecture.
Prerequisite(s): MET 103 .
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MET 319 - Tropical Meteorology
Credits: 3
Introduction to the synoptics and dynamics of tropical weather systems, including their interaction with and influence on the global circulation. Topics include oceanic current systems, monsoons, tropical cyclones, ENSO, and local/ mesoscale circulations.
Prerequisite(s): MET 216 .
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MET 330 - Meterological Computer Applications
Credits: 3
An introduction to computing in an atmospheric science context. This course introduces students to the FORTRAN and Python programming languages in a LINUX environment and is used to analyze and visualize meteorological data in a variety of contexts. Additional programming languages may be included as appropriate.
Prerequisite(s): sophomore standing.
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MET 335 - Meteorological Instrumentation
Credits: 3
An introduction to meteorological instrumentation and measurements of common meteorological variables. The physical principles of each instrument will be introduced with attention paid to the limits of atmospheric measurements, data quality and control, and sources of error. Students will work with a number of different instruments throughout the course including, temperature sensors, radiosonde packages, and barometers.
Prerequisite(s): MET 216 .
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MET 350 - Boundary Layer Meteorology
Credits: 3
A study of the physical processes of the earth’s boundary layer and microclimate. Topics will include turbulent transfer in the boundary layer, the surface energy balance, turbulent fluxes of heat, moisture, and momentum, evapotranspiration, and the modification of weather and climate due to surface and boundary layer conditions.
Prerequisite(s): MET 216 .
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MET 369 - Atmospheric Thermodynamics
Credits: 3
Survey of the atmospheric system, including basic characteristics and variables; radiation thermodynamics; vertical temperature structures; stability concepts, and evaluation; physics of clouds and precipitation processes.
Prerequisite(s): Meteorology majors only, MATH 253 and MET 216 .
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MET 372 - Atmospheric Dynamics I
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+2, 4 Cr.
A general survey of the fundamental forces and laws that govern atmospheric processes. Emphases are on the derivations and applications of the basic equations of motion, atmospheric thermodynamics, gradient and geostrophic flow, and the general circulation. Course includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s): Meteorology majors only. Prerequisites: MATH 253 , PHYS 141 , and MET 216 .
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
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MET 372L - Atmospheric Dynamics Lab
Credits: 0
The 2-hour weekly laboratory component for MET 372 .
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MET 373 - Atmospheric Dynamics II
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+2, 4 Cr.
Second semester dynamics course emphasizing quasi-geostrophic dynamics, wave motions, barotropic and baroclinic instabilities; cyclone structure, jet streaks, and secondary thermal circulations. Laboratory case studies and exercises.
Prerequisite(s): MET 372 .
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
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MET 373L - Atmospheric Dynamics II Lab
Credits: 0
The 2-hour weekly laboratory component for MET 373 .
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MET 385 - Field Study in Meteorology
Credits: 3
Credit Configuration: 0+4, 3 Cr.
Field work emphasizing aspects of meteorological analysis and forecasting. Topics include severe storm prediction, spotting and interception, and aviation meteorology. Additional fees charged to cover expenses. May be repeated for credit, provided that the topics are different.
Prerequisite(s): consent of the instructor.
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MET 430 - Numerical Weather Prediction
Credits: 3
An introduction to numerical modeling techniques and weather prediction models: model fundamentals, structures, dynamics, physical parameterization, and model forecast diagnostics. Students will gain experience running simple codes and study different aspects and intelligent use of weather models.
Prerequisite(s): MET 330 .
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MET 435 - Radar Meteorology
Credits: 3
Examines the theoretical and operational principles of meteorological Doppler radar, including dual polarization methodologies. Atmospheric refractivity and its impact on wave propagation, data quality, and algorithms are discussed.
Prerequisite(s): MET 216 and MATH 253 .
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MET 440 - Global Climate Change
Credits: 3
An examination of the physical processes of global climate change, both past and future. The emphasis will be on the issues of future climate change, including greenhouse forcing and important atmospheric and oceanic feedback mechanisms. The course will also investigate local and regional climate changes resulting from land use, such as deforestation and desertification. In addition to discussing relevant literature, students will explore several climate data sets.
Prerequisite(s): MET 215 and MATH 126 or MATH 131 .
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MET 460 - Data Analysis
Credits: 3
Also offered as: GEO 460 .
This course will examine the analysis methods used in the geosciences, with a focus on environmentally collected data sets. The course emphasizes visualization of data, as well as applications ranging from basic model building to regression and introductory time series analysis. The primary tool for analysis is R, an open source software package that runs on virtually any platform.
Prerequisite(s): at least junior standing in Meteorology or Geography programs.
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MET 471 - Advanced Aviation Meteorology
Credits: 2
An intensified focus on real-time applications and real-world scenarios related to the interpretation and forecasting of meteorological phenomena for the aviation industry. Topics will include computer-based activities including advanced TAF creation and amendment, generation of turbulence forecast products, advanced aircraft icing, BUFKIT and RAOB software functionality, oral briefing techniques and an introduction to space weather/physics.
Prerequisite(s): MET 271 .
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MET 480 - Synoptic Scale Analysis and Forecasting
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+2, 4 Cr.
A capstone course that applies the principles of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics to describe the formation, organization, and evolution of mid-latitude weather systems. Topics include historical aspects of extratropical cyclone theory, scales of atmospheric motion, development and movement of mid-latitude cyclones from a quasi-geostrophic, potential vorticity, and energy perspective, synoptic satellite applications and interpretation, Rossby wave theory, basics of numerical weather predictions models, basic forecast methods, and forecast verification. Students present their forecasts in oral and written formats, and serve in the Valparaiso University weather center to issue local forecasts and answer public inquiries. Course includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s): MET 373 .
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MET 480L - Synoptic Scale Analysis and Forecasting, Lab
Credits: 0
The 2-hour weekly laboratory component for MET 480 .
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MET 481 - Mesoscale Analysis and Forecasting
Credits: 4
Credit Configuration: 3+2, 4 Cr.
A capstone course applying principles of atmospheric dynamics and thermodynamics to the processes that focus and organize mesoscale weather systems. Topics include mechanically and thermally driven circulations such as land/sea breezes, lake-effect snow, slope/valley flows, mountain waves, and polar lows. Atmospheric stability, convection theory, atmospheric discontinuities, severe convention, MCCs, and analysis and forecast methods are examined. Course includes a laboratory component.
Prerequisite(s): MET 480 .
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MET 481L - Mesoscale Analysis & Forecasting Lab
Credits: 0
The 2-hour weekly laboratory component for MET 481 .
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MET 486 - Internship in Meteorology
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 6
Students gain experience by working in National Weather Service offices, government laboratories, private consulting firms, or media and broadcasting stations. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): meteorology major and consent of internship coordinator.
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MET 490 - Selected Topics in Meteorology
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Advanced studies in applied and theoretical meteorology, Topics such as weather systems analysis, micrometeorology, and atmospheric observing systems may be considered. May be repeated when topic is different.
Prerequisite(s): MET 216 .
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MET 495 - Independent Study
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Individual research readings on a topic in meteorology agreed upon by a student and a faculty member of his/her choice from the department.
Prerequisite(s): junior or senior standing and consent of the chair of the department.
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MET 496 - Research in Meteorology
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
Students working individually or in a small group conduct original research in meteorology under the direction of a faculty member. Students collect and analyze data and report their results in both writing and in an oral presentation. Open to all students regardless of class standing. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of the instructor required.
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MET 497 - Honors Work in Meteorolgy
Credits: 3
Supervised independent study leading to graduation honors in Meteorology if MET 498 is completed.
Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
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MET 498 - Honors Candidacy in Meteorology
Credits: 3
Continuation of MET 497 .
Prerequisite(s): Chair and Dean’s approval required.
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MGT 190 - Topics in Business
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
A detailed examination of selected topics pertinent to the field of business. Offered when sufficient interest and staffing are available.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites will vary, depending on topics being covered.
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MGT 290 - Topics in Business
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
A detailed examination of selected topics pertinent to the field of business. Offered when sufficient interest and staffing are available.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites will vary, depending on topics being covered.
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MGT 304 - Management & Organizational Behavior
Credits: 3
An overview of the traditional management functions: planning, organizing, leading, and controlling. Topics include competitive strategies, managing in a global environment, social responsibility, ethics, organizational design, qualitative decision making, and motivating employees. The course is designed to prepare students for more advanced courses in organizational management.
Prerequisite(s): completion of at least 48 credit hours.
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MGT 305 - Business Ethics
Credits: 3
An analysis of the moral bases for ethical decisions and ethical aspects of behavior in business leadership. Contemporary business conduct is examined in an ethical context.
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MGT 310 - Managing Human Resources
Credits: 3
An introduction to the activities common to the field of human resource management, including human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment, selection, orientation and career development, compensation and benefits, health and safety, performance appraisal and discipline, training and development, and labor management relations.
Prerequisite(s): completion of or concurrent enrollment in MGT 304 .
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MGT 311 - Selection, Training, and Development
Credits: 3
This course introduces students to effective approaches to recruiting, training, and developing employees. The processes for recruiting, onboarding, training, and development are examined. Topics include evaluating employee needs, recruiting and selecting, developing training and development programs, linking organizational strategy with training and development needs, and using these programs to create a competitive advantage.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 310 .
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MGT 312 - Performance Management & Compensation
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the principles of designing and administering compensation and reward systems. It covers the development and administration of employee performance management systems at the individual, group, and organizational levels. Additionally, this course covers topics useful for achieving organizational effectiveness through reward systems that help promote employee engagement.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 310 .
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MGT 315 - Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
Credits: 3
Describes the natures, dynamics, and parameters of various leadership approaches, with emphasis being placed on contemporary models of leadership. Also examines the role of interpersonal skills in leader effectiveness. This course should assist future managers in developing the interpersonal skills they will need in different leadership roles.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 304 .
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MGT 321 - Fundamentals of Project Management
Credits: 3
This course introduces project management theories and concepts that will allow students to understand the basics of initiating and managing projects. The focus of this course is project management methodology, strategies, and behavioral skills necessary to manage projects in profit and non-profit organizations.
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MGT 322 - Project Management Tools and Techniques
Credits: 3
This course provides an in-depth understanding of commonly used project management tools. Students will gain a working knowledge of Microsoft Project, SAP Project Management, and other information technology project management tools and aids. Concepts from MGT 321 - Fundamentals of Project Management will be applied using the course project management software.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 321 .
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MGT 335 - Spanish Communication in Business, Transactions
Credits: 3
Course taught in Spanish to explore potential business situations and to imitate interaction with customers, employees, and managers. Capstone course for the Certificate in Business Spanish. This course may not be used to fulfill the upper business elective in a student’s declared business major.
Prerequisite(s): junior standing, completion of SPAN 204 or SPAN 306 , SPAN 230 or SPAN 231 , and SPAN 307 .
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MGT 381 - Cooperative Education in Business, Administration I
Credits: 2
The first of two sequential full-time, paid work experiences in which students apply their business knowledge, skills, and abilities in an actual organizational setting. This course requires a satisfactory supervisor evaluation and submission of a final written report in approved form. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): junior standing and approval of both the CoB Internship and Assessment Center coordinator and the director of the Career Center.
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MGT 382 - Cooperative Education in Business, Administration II
Credits: 2
The second of two sequential full-time, paid work experiences in which students apply their business knowledge, skills, and abilities in an actual organizational setting. This course requires a satisfactory supervisor evaluation and submission of a final written report in approved form. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): completion of MGT 381 and approval of both the CoB Internship and Assessment Center coordinator and the director of the Career Center.
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MGT 390 - Topics in Business
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
A detailed examination of selected topics pertinent to the field of business. Ooffered when sufficient interest and staffing are available.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites will vary, depending on topics being covered.
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MGT 395 - Internship Experience in Business, Administration I
Credits: 1
Students apply their business knowledge, skills, and abilities in an actual organizational setting. Students keep a journal regarding their job experience while serving as an intern. Registration is in the semester of the actual work experience; students will secure an internship, and have the internship and related job description approved. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): junior standing.
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MGT 397 - Internship in Business Adinistration II
Credits: 2
Second work experience in which students apply their business knowledge, skills, and abilities in an actual organizational setting. This course requires an approved job description, an evaluation from the employer and the internship coordinator, and submission of a final written report. Registration is in the semester of the actual work experience. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): completion of MGT 395 .
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MGT 398 - Internship in Business Adinistration III
Credits: 2
Third work experience in which students apply their business knowledge, skills, and abilities in an actual organizational setting. This course requires an approved job description, an evaluation from the employer and the internship coordinator, and a final written report. Registration is in the semester of the actual work experience. S/U grade.
Prerequisite(s): completion of MGT 397 .
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MGT 410 - Strategic Human Resource Management
Credits: 3
The purpose of this course is to engage students with the theory and practice of strategic human resource management. It covers topics such as the role of human resources in achieving competitive advantage, contemporary topics in human resources, and managing strategic change. This course requires students to integrate human resource concepts and strategies to analyze cases, simulations, and/or real-world human capital issues.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 310 .
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MGT 421 - Cases in Applied Project Management
Credits: 3
In this integrative project management capstone course, students will participate in a project utilizing project management software. They will perform case analysis and decision-making in order to offer solutions to issues that affect the scope, cost, and/or schedule of the projects or the strategic goals of the company.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 322 .
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MGT 425 - Managing Technology and Change
Credits: 3
Focuses on managing change in today’s highly dynamic organizational environments. The course explores approaches for managing technology, structure, work teams, and organizational culture within a sociotechnical systems theory framework.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 304 and senior standing.
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MGT 440 - Cross-Cultural Management, Perspectives
Credits: 3
This course focuses on the effect of national cultural value differences on the workplace. Leading empirical cross-cultural models are integrated and taught as analytical tools for understanding the effects of differing national cultural values on comparative management issues. Particular emphasis is on the development of skills in cross-cultural conflict avoidance, cross-cultural conflict resolution, and in managing international, multicultural teams and virtual/global networks.
Prerequisite(s): Registration priority is given to CoB students. Prerequisite: junior standing.
General Education: May be used to fulfill the Cultural Diversity course component of the General Education Requirements.
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MGT 470 - High Performance Organizations
Credits: 3
This course focuses on learning to create high performance organizations. The high performing organization is one that provides customers with optimum value, satisfies all stakeholders, and creates an environment where members know more, do more, and contribute more. The goal is to understand what separates the merely ordinary organization from the extraordinary one. Cutting edge theory and practice will be integrated throughout the course.
Prerequisite(s): MGT 304 and senior standing.
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MGT 471 - International Business Environment and, Global Strategy
Credits: 3
Capstone integrative course for the international business field. The course focuses on the strategic management of multinational operations within cross-border business environments, including the legal, political, trade, and information technology environmental factors.
Prerequisite(s): senior standing, MGT 304 , and one of the following: FIN 430 , MGT 440 , and MKT 430 .
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MGT 490 - Topics in Business
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
A detailed examination of selected topics pertinent to the field of business. Ooffered when sufficient interest and staffing are available.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites will vary, depending on topics being covered.
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MGT 495 - Independent Study in Bus Administration
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
An independent research effort. It requires approval of a research proposal by a member of the college faculty and the dean. May not be used as a substitute for a course which covers the proposed research area.
Prerequisite(s): approved research proposal and permission of the dean.
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MKT 290 - Topics in Marketing
Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 3
A detailed examination of selected topics pertinent to the field of marketing. Offered when sufficient interest and staffing are available.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites will vary depending on topics being covered.
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MKT 304 - Marketing Management
Credits: 3
Emphasis is placed on the ethical application of marketing concepts, theories, and principles which relate to product policy, promotional mix decisions, distribution and logistical planning, and pricing. The international business environment, including social, cultural, economic, political-legal, competitive, and technological variables, is studied and compared with American markets. The areas of buyer analysis, the utilization of marketing information systems, and market planning and analysis are also stressed.
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing.
General Education: A Writing in the Discipline course.
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