ESM Graduate Student Guide - Department of Engineering Science ...

EMch 562 (AG E) Boundary Element Analysis (3). Numerical solution of boundary value
problems using fundamental solutions; application to problems in potential theory, diffusion, and
elastostatics. Prerequisite: AG E 513, EMch 461, or EMch 560.
EMch 563 (ME 563) Nonlinear Finite Elements (3). Advanced theory of semidiscrete formulations
for continua and structures; emphasizes dynamics and nonlinear problems. Prerequisite:
EMch 461 or EMch 560 or Ag 513.
EMch 570 Random Vibrations in Structural Mechanics (3). Probability theory applied to
random vibrations of linear and non-linear systems; excitation by ground motion, turbulence and
noise, acoustic damping. Prerequisite: Aersp 411 or EMch/ME 454 or Aersp/EMch/ME 553.
E SC 577 Engineered Thin Films (3). Broad overview of the preparation-characterizationproperty
relations for thin films used in a wide range of industrial applications. Prerequisites:
Math 251, Phys 237.
E SC 578 Theory and Applications of Wavelets (3). Theory and physical interpretation of
continuous and discrete wavelet transforms for applications in different engineering disciplines.
EMch 581 Micromechanics of Composites (3). A rigorous application of mechanics to the
understanding of relationships between microstructure and thermomechanical properties of
composites. Prerequisite: CerSc 414, CerSc 502, EMch 408, EMch 471, or EMch 507.
E SC 581 Microelectromechanical Systems/Smart Structures (MEMS/SS) (3). Methods of
micromaching, smart structure fabrication. Design, modeling for physical, chemical, biomedical
microsensors/actuators. Smart structures and Microsystems packaging/integration. Prerequisite:
E SC 414.
EMch 582 Metal Matrix Composites (3). Processing and properties of metal matrix composites
with emphasis on fabrication techniques, interfaces, fatigue, fracture, and micromechanics.
Prerequisites: EMch 471.
EMch/E SC 590 Colloquium (1-3)
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