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MSAE E3111x Thermodynamics, kinetic theory,
and statistical mechanics
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Professor Duby.
An introduction to the basic thermodynamics of
systems, including concepts of equilibrium, entropy,
thermodynamic functions, and phase changes.
Basic kinetic theory and statistical mechanics,
including diffusion processes, concept of phase
space, classical and quantum statistics, and
applications thereof.
EAEE E3112y Introduction to rock mechanics
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Not given in 2008–2009.
Prerequisites: EAEE E3101 and ENME E3111, or
their equivalents. Rock as an engineering material,
geometry and strength of rock joints, geotechnical
classification of rock masses, strength and failure
of rock, field investigations prior to excavation in
rock, rock reinforcement, analysis and support of
rock slopes and tunnels, and case histories.
MSAE E3141y Processing of metals and semiconductors
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Professor Duby.
Prerequisites: MSAE E3103 or equivalent.
Synthesis and production of metals and semiconductors
with engineered microstructures for
desired properties. Includes high-temperature,
aqueous, and electrochemical processing; thermal
and mechanical processing of metals and
alloys; casting and solidification; diffusion,
microstructural evolution, and phase transformations;
modification and processing of surfaces
and interfaces; deposition and removal of thin
films. Processing of Si and other materials for
elemental and compound semiconductor-based
electronic, magnetic, and optical devices.
EAEE E3185y Summer fieldwork for Earth and
environmental engineers
0.5 pts. Instructor to be announced.
Undergraduates in Earth and environmental
engineering may spend up to 3 weeks in the field
under staff direction. The course consists of mine,
landfill, plant, and major excavation site visits and
brief instruction of surveying methods. A final report
is required.
EAEE E3221x Environmental geophysics
Lect. 3. 3 pts. Instructor to be announced.
Introduction to applied and environmental geophysics
methods. Overview of principles of geophysics,
geophysical methods and techniques
(seismic, ground penetrating radar, resistivity,
frequency em, and magnetics), and theory and
practical aspects of data processing and inversion.
Examination of geophysical case studies
for engineering and environmental purposes.
CIEE E3250x Hydrosystems engineering
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Professor Gong.
Prerequisite: CHEN E3110 or ENME E3161 or the
equivalent, SIEO W3600 or the equivalent, or the
instructor’s permission. A quantitative introduction
to hydrologic and hydraulic systems, with a focus
on integrated modeling and analysis of the water
cycle and associated mass transport for water
resources and environmental engineering.
Coverage of unit hydrologic processes such as
precipitation, evaporation, infiltration, runoff generation,
open channel and pipe flow, subsurface
flow and well hydraulics in the context of example
watersheds, and specific integrative problems such
as risk-based design for flood control, provision of
water, and assessment of environmental impact
or potential for non-point source pollution. Spatial
hydrologic analysis using GIS and watershed models.
CIEE E3255y Environmental control and
pollution reduction systems
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Professor Castaldi.
Prerequisites: ENME E3161 or MECE E3100.
Review of engineered systens for prevention and
control of pollution. Fundamentals of material and
energy balances and reaction kinetics. Analysis
of engineered systems to address environmental
problems, including solid and hazardous waste,
and air, water, soil, and noise pollution. Life cycle
assessments and emerging technologies.
EAEE E3800y Earth and environmental engineering
laboratory, I
Lect: 1. Lab: 3. 2 pts. Professors Duby,
Chandran, and Castaldi.
Prerequisite: CHEE E3010. Corequisite: EAEE
E3255. Experiments on fundamental aspects of
Earth and environmental engineering with emphasis
on the applications of chemistry, biology, and
thermodynamics to environmental processes:
energy generation, analysis and purification of
water, environmental biology, and biochemical
treatment of wastes. Students will learn the laboratory
procedures and use analytical equipment
firsthand, hence demonstrating experimentally the
theoretical concepts learned in class.
EAEE E3801x Earth and environmental engineering
laboratory, II
Lect: 1. Lab: 3. 2 pts. Professors Duby,
Chandran, and Castaldi.
Prerequisite: EAEE E3800. Corequisite: EAEE
E4003. A continuation of EAEE E3800, with
emphasis on the principles underlying water
analysis for inorganic, organic, and bacterial contaminants.
EAEE E3900x and y, and s Undergraduate
research in Earth and environmental engineering
Directed study. 0–3 pts. The staff.
This course may be repeated for credit, but no
more than 3 points of this course may be counted
toward the satisfaction of the B.S. degree requirements.
Candidates for the B.S. degree may conduct
an investigation in Earth and environmental
engineering, or carry out a special project under
the supervision of EAEE faculty. Credit for the
course is contingent on the submission of an
acceptable thesis or final report. This course
cannot substitute for the undergraduate design
project (E3999x-E3999y).
EAEE E3901y Environmental microbiology
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Professor Chandran.
Prerequisite: CHEM C1404 or the equivalent.
Fundamentals of microbiology, genetics and
molecular biology, principles of microbial nutrition,
energetics and kinetics, application of novel and
state-of-the-art techniques in monitoring the structure
and function of microbial communities in the
environment, engineered processes for biochemical
waste treatment and bioremediation, microorganisms
and public health, global microbial elemental
cycles.
EAEE E3998x-E3999y Undergraduate design
project
Lect: 1. Lab: 2. 2 pts (each semester). The staff.
Prerequisite: senior standing. Students must
enroll for both E3998x and E3999y during their
senior year. Selection of an actual problem in
Earth and environmental engineering, and design
of an engineering solution including technical,
economic, environmental, ethical, health and
safety, and social issues. Use of software for
design, visualization, economic analysis, and
report preparation. Students may work in teams.
Presentation of results in a formal report and
public presentation.
EAEE E4000x or y GIS lab access
Students must sign up for this class in order to
gain access to EEE GIS lab. A laboratory fee of
$50 is collected.
EAEE E4001x Industrial ecology of Earth
resources
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Instructor to be announced.
Industrial ecology examines how to reconfigure
industrial activities so as to minimize the adverse
environmental and material resource effects on
the planet. Engineering applications of methodology
of industrial ecology in the analysis of current
processes and products and the selection or
design of environmentally superior alternatives.
Home assignments of illustrative quantitative
problems.
EAEE E4003x Introduction to aquatic
chemistry
Lect: 3. 3 pts. Professor Duby.
Prerequisite: CHEN E3010 or the equivalent.
Principles of physical chemistry applied to equilibria
and kinetics of aqueous solutions in contact
with minerals and anthropogenic residues. The
scientific background for addressing problems of
aqueous pollution, water treatment, and sustainable
production of materials with minimum environmental
impact. Hydrolysis, oxidation-reduction,
complex formation, dissolution and precipitation,
predominance diagrams; examples of natural water
systems, processes for water treatment and for
the production of inorganic materials from minerals.
SEAS 2008–2009