2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

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While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. Course Descriptions / 135 BUSN-572 Innovation and New Ventures 4 0 0 4 This inter-disciplinary course focuses on the creation or startup of a new organization based on an innovation in product, process or delivery. Particular emphasis is placed on creating new products or services in response to a human need, testing at several stages of a new product development process, gaining initial customers, gaining distribution, obtaining financial support and managing the new organization. This is a “hands on” course where students will actually develop some new product idea and/or prototype, conduct various types of market research and write initial business plans. The course is flexible to support students interested in a variety of fields including fuel cell, international business and biomedical. Terms offered: Summer, Fall CE-210 Digital Systems I 3 0 2 4 Prerequisite: CS-101 Formal design techniques for combinational and sequential logic circuits are studied. Topics include number systems and codes, combinational logic networks, registers, synchronous sequential networks, control units, instruction-controlled systems, and stored program processors. Terms Offered: All CE-310 Digital Systems II 3 0 2 4 Prerequisites: CE-210, EE-320, EE-321 This advanced course in digital systems covers the principles and practices used in the design of modern complex combinational and sequential digital systems. Fundamental algorithms underlying computer-aided design are covered. Schematic diagrams and hardware description languages are used to specify designs targeted for implementation in technologies including discrete integrated circuits, application-specific integrated circuits, and both simple and complex programmable logic devices. Professional-quality computer-aided design tools and development hardware are used in the laboratory to synthesize, simulate, implement, and document designs. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring CE-316 Logic Systems for Manufacturing 3 0 2 4 Prerequisites: CE-210, EE-210, EE-211 Design techniques for circuits used to control repetitive manufacturing processes are studied. Topics include asynchronous sequential circuit design and analysis using electronics, relays, and programmable controllers; onehot code design; and safety considerations. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall CE-320 Microcomputers I 3 0 2 4 Prerequisites: CS-101, CE-210 Principles of microcomputer hardware and software are presented. Topics include instruction sets and addressing modes; structured assembly language programming; top/down design; introductory machine architecture and its relationship to programming; introduction to hardware found in typical microcontrollers; microcomputer interfacing using standard integrated circuits. Terms Offered: All CE-420 Microcomputers II 3 0 2 4 Prerequisites: CE-320, EE-320, EE-321 This advanced course in microcomputers systems covers the architecture and applications of advanced contemporary microcomputers through study of Motorola’s 16-bit MC68HC12 and 32-bit MC 68332. MC68HC12 topics include its instruction set, addressing modes, interrupts, timer module, ADC module, and background debug module, along with parallel and serial interfacing and software development and debugging techniques. MC 68332 topics include overviews of its instruction set, addressing modes, and exception handling. The course has a laboratory component that focuses on peripheral interfacing and the design, development, debugging, and documentation of assembly-language programs using modern development tools. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall CE-422 Computer Architecture and Organization 3 0 2 4 Prerequisite: CE-320 The fundamental concepts in computer architecture and organization are presented. Laboratory assignments using VHDL simulation are a major portion of the course. Topics include arithmetic logic unit design; floating point unit; control unit design; microprogramming; memory organization; cache design; input/output processing; parallel processing; pipelining; RISC architecture; examples of commercial computer architectures. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring CE-426 Real-Time Embedded Computers 3 0 2 4 Prerequisites: CS-202, CE-320 Design and implementation of real-time computer systems are studied. Topics include the design and implementation of a basic real-time 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 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 and 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-the-art 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 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 and 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, real-time 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 2 0 4 4 Prerequisite: 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 embedded-computer 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

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While CollegeSource®, Inc. and Career Guidance Foundation provides information as a service to the public, copyright is retained on all digital catalogs. 136 / Kettering University CHEM-135 Principles of Chemistry 3 0 0 3 Corequisite: CHEM-136 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 Corequisite: CHEM-135 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 Corequisites: CHEM-138 or CHEM-136. Chemistry majors are required to take CHEM-138 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. Non-science majors require permission of Chemistry Discipline Chair. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall CHEM-138 General Chemistry I Laboratory 0 0 3 1 Corequisite: CHEM-137 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 Corequisite: CHEM-146 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 0 0 2 1 Corequisite: CHEM-145 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 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 safety regulations of the United States; the impact of international issues on U.S. environmental and safety policy and on U.S. business practices; and related current international issues. This course can be used to partially fulfill the requirements for Kettering University’s professional certification program under OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) regulations. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall CHEM-221 Materials Characterization 2 0 2 4 Prerequisites: CHEM-135 and CHEM-136, or CHEM-137 and CHEM-138, CHEM-145 and CHEM-146, or CHEM-345 and CHEM-346 Wet chemical techniques and modern instrumental methods are used to characterize materials. Theory, applications and limitations of characterization techniques will be covered. Laboratory investigation will be emphasized. Topics include differential thermal analysis, atomic absorption, infrared absorption/reflectance, flame and emission spectroscopy, X-ray, mass spectrometry, electrical methods, nuclear magnetic resonance, scanning electron microscopy, gas and gel permeation chromatography, electron spectroscopy, automated analysis, and statistical analysis. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall CHEM-223 Introduction to Polymer Science 4 0 0 4 Prerequisites: CHEM-135 and CHEM-136, or CHEM-137 and CHEM-138, CHEM-145 and CHEM-146, or CHEM-345 and CHEM 346 An introduction to the fundamental principles of Polymer Science. Topics include the relationship between polymer structure and engineering properties with discussions of the most widely used polymeric materials and processes in terms of their relative costs, design parameters, and applications - thermal, mechanical, and rheologoical testing is discussed as well as the environmental impact of polymeric materials. Each lecture is augmented by displays of fabricated parts which illustrate general plastic selection principles. Each student makes an oral and written presentation which illustrates the application of polymer science to a specific material, design and/or process. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring CHEM-225 Adhesive Technology and Applications 3 0 2 4 Prerequisites: CHEM-145 and CHEM-146, or CHEM-345 and CHEM 346 This course is an introduction to adhesives and sealants as they are currently used in today’s industry. The design of the course is to highlight the various factors which influence the proper selection of adhesives for specific applications. The scientific principles underscoring these factors will be examined. Various test methods, curing mechanisms, delivery systems, and surface preparation methods will be reviewed. Various specific adhesives including acrylics, cyanoacrylates, anaerobics, urethanes, silicones and hot melts will be examined in detail. The laboratory is designed to give students “hands-on” experience working with adhesives. Students will design tests to judge the applicability of specific adhesives to specific problems. Several surface preparation methods, curing systems, and substrates will be explored. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring CHEM-227 Industrial Painting Technology 4 0 0 4 Prerequisites: CHEM-135 and CHEM-136, or CHEM-137 and CHEM-138, CHEM-145 and CHEM-146, or CHEM-345 and CHEM 346, or with permission of instructor This course is practical rather than theoretical in its coverage. All modern types of paint formulations are thoroughly described, including their advantages and disadvantages. The function of the coating components is discussed and the relationship between structure and physical properties is explained. Application methods are explained in depth, including safety, economic, and ecological considerations. Chemical film cure reactions are studied in conjunction with specific energy requirements for various modes of curing. Future coating trends are discussed. Defects and testing of coatings receive substantial coverage. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall CHEM-237 General Chemistry II 3 1 0 3 Prerequisites: CHEM-135 and CHEM-136, or CHEM-137 and CHEM-138 Corequisite: CHEM-238 is required for chemistry majors General Chemistry II, is a continuation of CHEM-137, General Chemistry I. Topics covered include: properties of gases, thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, ideal and non-ideal solutions, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry, and electrochemistry. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring CHEM-238 General Chemistry II Laboratory 0 0 3 1 Prerequisites: CHEM-135 and CHEM-136, or CHEM-137 and CHEM-138 Corequisite: CHEM-237 This laboratory course, taken concurrently with CHEM-237, is designed to continue exploring the experimental principles of chemistry not covered in CHEM-136 or CHEM-138. Topics covered include empirical formulas of hydrates, gas laws, heats of reactions, freezing point depression, iodine clock, acid dissociation constant determination, buffers, solubility product constant determination, electrolysis of water, and the determination of thermodynamic properties. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring

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