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ENGS 23 Distributed Systems and Fields
Offered: 10F, 11F: 2 11S, 12S: 9L
A study of the fundamental properties of distributed systems and their description in
terms of scalar and vector fields. After a summary of vector-field theory, the formulation
of conservation laws, source laws, and constitutive equations is discussed.
Energy and force relations are developed and the nature of potential fields, wave
fields, and diffusion fields is examined. A survey of elementary transport processes is
given. Particular attention is given to the relation between the description of systems
in terms of discrete and distributed parameters. Applications are chosen primarily
from fluid mechanics, electromagnetic theory, and heat transfer.
Prerequisite: ENGS 22 or equivalent
Instructors: Phan (fall), Trembly (spring) Dist: TAS
ENGS 24 Science of Materials
Offered: 11W, 12W: 10, laboratory 11S, 12S: 10, laboratory
An introduction to the structure/property relationships, which govern the mechanical,
the thermal, and the electrical behavior of solids (ceramics, metals, and polymers).
Topics include atomic, crystalline, and amorphous structures; X-ray diffraction;
imperfections in crystals; phase diagrams; phase transformations; elastic and plastic
deformation; free electron theory and band theory of solids; electrical conduction in
metals and semi-conductors. The laboratory consists of an experimental project
selected by the student and approved by the instructor.
Prerequisites: PHYS 14 and CHEM 5
Instructors: Frost (winter), Liu (spring) Dist: TLA
ENGS 25 Introduction to Thermodynamics
Offered: 11S, 12S: 2 11X, 12X: 11
The fundamental concepts and methods of thermodynamics are developed around
the first and second laws. The distinctions between heat, work, and energy are
emphasized. Common processes for generating work, heat, or refrigeration or changing
the physical or chemical state of materials are analyzed. The use of thermodynamic
data and auxiliary functions such as entropy, enthalpy, and free energy are integrated
into the analysis. The numerous problems show how theoretical energy requirements
and the limitations on feasible processes can be estimated.
Prerequisites: MATH 13, PHYS 13, and COSC 5 or ENGS 20
Instructors: Griswold (spring), Ackerman (summer) Dist: TAS
ENGS 26 Control Theory
Offered: 10F, 11F: 9L
The course treats the design of analog, lumped parameter systems for the regulation
or control of a plant or process to meet specified criteria of stability, transient
response, and frequency response. The basic theory of control system analysis and
design is considered from a general point of view. Mathematical models for electrical,
mechanical, chemical, and thermal systems are developed. Feedback-control system
design procedures are established, using root-locus and frequency response methods.
Prerequisite: ENGS 22
Instructor: Olfati-Saber Dist: TAS
ENGS 27 Discrete and Probabilistic Systems
Offered: 11W, 12W: 2
This course is an introduction to probabilistic methods for modeling, analyzing,
and designing systems. Mathematical topics include the fundamentals of probability,
random variables and common probability distributions, basic queueing theory, and
stochastic simulation. Applications, drawn from a variety of engineering settings,
may include measurement and noise, information theory and coding, computer
networks, diffusion, fatigue and failure, reliability, statistical mechanics, ecology,
decision making, and robust design.
Prerequisites: MATH 8 and either ENGS 20 or COSC 5; PHYS 13 or CHEM 5 recommended
Instructor: Cybenko Dist: TAS