2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

Course Descriptions / 145
multiprogramming operating system (using the C programming
language); typical applications of embedded computers; and real-time
software and hardware interfacing. Several short design projects and
one large design project are completed. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CE-436 Data Acquisition and Databases 3 0 2 4
Prerequisites: CS-102, CS-202, CE-320
Minimum Class Standing: SR
Design and implementation of stand-alone data acquisition systems
using relational databases are studied. Topics include conceptual data
models; database system architecture; normalization rules for relational
design; data base integrity and security; and a query/update data language.
A database project requiring direct hardware data acquisition is completed.
Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CE-442 Introduction to Mobile Robotics 3 0 2 4
Prerequisites: CE-320
Minimum Class Standing: Senior Standing in either CE, CS, or EE
This computer engineering course introduces senior-level engineering
students to the fundamentals of robotics with an emphasis on mobile
robots, which are integrated mechanical, electrical and computational
systems functioning in the physical world. Topics include state-of-theart
technologies in mobile robotics such as locomotion, sensing,
communication, localization and mapping, and navigation. Based on
the interest of the class, advanced topics such as coordination of multiple
mobile robots and Internet-based mobile robots may also be discussed.
The course aims to provide both theoretical and practical experience
through lectures, hands-on experiments and term projects with simulation
software and real robots (LEGO Technic robots and Pioneer 2DXe
mobile robot equipped with sonar, camera and wireless communication).
Reading and presentation of research papers as well as writing of project
reports is required.Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CE-480 Computer Networks 3 0 2 4
Prerequisites: CE-320, MATH-408
Minimum Class Standing: SR
Organization, analysis, and design of interconnected systems of
computers are studied. Topics include the Open System Interconnection
model; the Internet model; network topology; media types; protocols;
Ethernet; ATM; routing; TCP/IP; industrial networks; and Internet
applications. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CE-482 Distributed Embedded Systems 3 0 2 4
Prerequisites: CE-320
Minimum Class Standing: Senior Standing in either CE, CS, or EE
This course addresses the most important topics in embedded systems
operating in a network environment. Topics include: typical
applications of distributed embedded systems, digital control systems,
real-time scheduling and computing, real-time distributed systems, realtime
networks and protocols, real-time embedded software, rapid
prototyping, network-based software, and dependability concepts. A
complete commercial hardware and software development environment
that supports rapid prototyping, automated code generation, and
debugging is used in laboratory assignments and a term project to develop
a complete distributed embedded application. Automotive applications
are emphasized. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CE-490 Senior Computer Engineering Design Project
Prerequisite: NA 2 0 4 4
Minimum Class Standing: Senior Thesis Standing in Computer
Engineering
Students are prepared for engineering practice through a major design
experience based on knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course
work. They work in teams to design and develop a prototype embeddedcomputer
or other complex digital system to meet a given specification.
The specification requires the design to incorporate relevant engineering
standards and to address most of the following: manufacturability,
sustainability, and economic, environmental, ethical, health and safety,
social, and political considerations. Designs are documented in a
professional manner and presented publicly. Terms Offered: Winter,
Spring
CHEM-135 Principles of Chemistry 3 0 0 3
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: CHEM-136
Minimum Class Standing: FRI
An introduction to fundamental concepts and applications of chemistry,
including the Periodic Table and chemical nomenclature, reactions and
reaction stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding and chemical
equilibrium. Applied topics include batteries, fuel cells and corrosion,
and a description of the chemistry and uses of metals and nonmetals.
Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM-136 Principles of Chemistry Laboratory 0 0 2 1
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: CHEM-135
Minimum Class Standing: FRI
The laboratory introduces and/or illustrates chemical concepts and
principles, and teaches the skills of data collection and evaluation. The
SI system is emphasized. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM-137 General Chemistry I 3 1 0 3
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisites: CHEM-138 or CHEM-136. Chemistry majors are required to
take CHEM-138
Minimum Class Standing: FRI
An introduction to fundamental concepts of chemistry, including the
Periodic Table, chemical nomenclature, reactions and reaction
stoichiometry, atomic structure and chemical bonding. The course is
open to all science majors, and is required for Chemistry majors. Nonscience
majors require permission of Chemistry Discipline Chair. Terms
Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM-138 General Chemistry I Laboratory 0 0 3 1
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: CHEM-137
Minimum Class Standing: FRI
An introduction to basic laboratory techniques of measurement, analysis,
data collection and interpretation. Experiments are designed to illustrate
and reinforce concepts presented in the CHEM-137 lecture. Includes
one-3 hour lab weekly. The course is open to all science majors, and is
required for Chemistry majors. Non-science majors require permission
of Chemistry Discipline Chair. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM-145 Industrial Organic Chemistry 3 0 0 3
Prerequisite: NA
Corequisite: CHEM-146
Minimum Class Standing: FRII
An introduction to the important organic reactions used for the industrial
synthesis of fuels, lubricants, solvents, fine chemicals and polymeric
materials. The relationship between structure and the chemical, physical
and spectroscopic properties of organic materials will be emphasized.
Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM-146 Industrial Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Prerequisite: NA 0 0 2 1
Corequisite: CHEM-145
Minimum Class Standing: FRII
A laboratory course to accompany and reinforce the theoretical concepts
of organic chemistry covered in CHEM-145. The course will cover
safety aspects of organic chemistry, the reactions of organic functional
groups and identification of organic chemicals and polymers using
chromatography, thermal analysis and infrared spectroscopy techniques.
Terms Offered:Winter, Spring
CHEM-171 Environmental & Safety Policies 4 0 0 4
Prerequisite: NA
Minimum Class Standing: FRI
An introduction to environmental and safety policy and regulations
emphasizing their effects on business and industrial management. Course
material includes natural resource, air, water, hazardous materials, waste
management and disposal, remediation, haz mat transportation, and