CISH-6960/Research Methods
Presenter(s): Houman Younessi
Status: Available
Length: 10 Minutes 2 Seconds
Course will review the major considerations and tasks involved in conducting scientific research, particularly in the area of computer science. It introduces the essential aspects of designing, supporting, and conducting a research project. Those who successfully complete the course will be able to: produce a well-developed research proposal: select an appropriate methodology with which to conduct the research and defend the methodology of their selection; understand the various tasks required to carry out the research; find the resources needed to guide them through the research process and the documentation of its findings.
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COMM-6420/Foundations of HCI Usability Fall
Presenter(s): Roger Grice
Status: Available
Length: 3 Minutes 59 Seconds
In this course, we will consider methods for gathering users’ requirements for product functions and information, ways to test products and information for usability and suitability, and procedures for incorporating the results learned through testing. We will design and conduct usability tests on products, documents, and interfaces of interest.
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COMM-6480/Technical Communication: Theory and Research
Presenter(s): Nathan Freier
Status: Available
Length: 4 Minutes 40 Seconds
This seminar course examines theories that have shaped, and continue to drive, the fields of technical communication and human-computer interaction with an emphasis upon the ways each field makes new knowledge. Connections between theoretical findings, research results, and the evolution of both fields as they are practiced in industry, government, and academia are important themes. Course work includes lectures, discussions, student presentations, and written projects. Prerequisite: COMM-1510 or equivalent.
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COMM-6750/Communication Design for the World Wide Web
Presenter(s): Roger Grice
Status: Available
Length: 3 Minutes 45 Seconds
This course introduces hypermedia interface design and communication issues involved in designing interactive programs for the World Wide Web. Students will design and develop an interactive Web site or experience and explore related rhetorical, social, cultural, and legal issues.
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COMM-6760/Electronic Coaching Systems
Presenter(s): Bob Krull
Status: Available
Length: 4 Minutes 42 Seconds
This course is based on theoretical work in cognition and motor behavior, and on applied research in computing, sports, and arts. This course analyzes how designers think about human performance systems. Support systems analyzed include online tutorials, wizards, agents, and web-based systems.
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COMM-6810/Studio Design in HCI Spring 2009
Presenter(s): Roger Grice
Status: Available
Length: 4 Minutes 14 Seconds
In this course, students work on collaborative projects to design human-computer interactions (HCIs) aimed at transforming people’s everyday practices. Students work with activity analysis, object-oriented modeling, and UI prototyping. The course serves as the capstone in the HCI MS Certificate.
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COMM-6961/HCI Prototype Production
Presenter(s): Roger Grice
Status: Available
Length: 3 Minutes 10 Seconds
In this course we will explore ways of designing, developing, and testing prototypes of user interfaces. We will start with low-fidelity paper prototypes to generate a wide variety of possible designs and narrow down our selections through iterative usability testing. As we refine our designs, we will move from low-fidelity prototypes to high-fidelity prototypes. During the course of the semester, we will explore a number of ways to obtain and incorporate feedback into our designs.
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COMM-6961/Information Architecture Spring 2009
Presenter(s): Roger Grice
Status: Available
Length: 3 Minutes 7 Seconds
In this course we will examine theoretical and empirical issues in the field of Information Archituture. The field of Information Architecture aims to identify and utilize principles of information organization, collect and interpret empricial data on human information behavior, and develop and apply methods of information design all in the service of creating usuable architectures of information. The aim of the course is to become familiar with the ways in which information architects conduct their work in a professional setting, and how their methods are informed by theory and empirical research. Our source material will include a wide range of materials and cover a wide range of topics as a result of the inherently interdisciolinary nature of Information Architecture. We will explore the connections between theortical developments, empirical, and academis. Through discussions, students' presentations, and projects, we will also consider possibilities for applying theortical perspectives and research findings to our own work.
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DSES-4230/ Quality Control
Presenter(s): Mohamed Aboul-Seoud
Status: Available
Length: 13 Minutes 9 Seconds
The statistical approach to manufacturing quality control is emphasized. Consideration is given to the managerial implications and responsibilities in implementing the statistical approach. Topical coverage includes construction and interpretation of various control charts; special control charts (e.g., CUSUM, EWMA); graphical methods; specifications, tolerance limits, process capability indices; acceptance sampling; discussion of experimental design; and Taguchi methods of quality improvement.
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DSES-4240/Engineering Project Management
Presenter(s): Mohamed Aboul-Seoud
Status: Available
Length: 10 Minutes 49 Seconds
Planning, controlling, and evaluating engineering projects. Use of network analysis techniques, PERT/CPM, budget control, time/cost tradeoff, time estimation, resource allocation, and resource leveling. Extensions include probabilistic models, multiple resource models, project organization, risk analysis, technical forecasting, and network theory.
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DSES-4250/Facilities Design and Industrial Logistics
Presenter(s): Charles Malmborg
Status: Available
Length: 2 Minutes 44 Seconds
An in-depth study of the major design issues in the physical configuration of production and service facilities, and industrial logistics related to material flow emphasizing handling and storage. The course emphasizes the use of mathematical models and quantitative analysis as aids to the design process. Topics include: Plant layout and design. Material handling. Material flow analysis. Storage and distribution systems.
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DSES-6520/Enterprise Database Systems
Presenter(s): Cheng Hsu
Status: Available
Length: 7 Minutes 2 Seconds
Focus on developing competence for database systems analysis, design, and processing. Additional topics such as data and rules modeling, integrity, data languages, DBMS, and distributed databases are also covered. The course presents a high-level look at design and operation issues from the perspective of information systems. Projects are required.
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DSES-6570/Information Technology & Systems for E-Business
Presenter(s): Cheng Hsu
Status: Available
Length: 7 Minutes 31 Seconds
E-business uses of the Internet and other new information technologies to bring about extended enterprises on a global scale. The course examines the underlying models, methods, and the techniques of E-business systems from this enterprise perspective. Web technologies, information systems engineering, and contemporary topics such as agents and scalable enterprises are covered. Laboratory assignments and term projects are required.
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ECSE-4670/Computer Communication Networks
Presenter(s): Koushik Kar
Status: Available
Length: 6 Minutes 2 Seconds
Introduction to the basic concepts of computer and communication networks. In-depth presentation of the seven layers of the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) reference model emphasizing network design. Network architectures and protocols such as the Internet, Ethernet, and Integrated Services Digital Networks are described in order to illustrate important networking concepts.
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ECSE-4720, PHYS-4720/Solid State Physics
Presenter(s): Partha Dutta
Status: Available
Length: 12 Minutes 8 Seconds
An introduction to theoretical and experimental solid-state physics. Wave mechanics in the perfect crystal. X-rays, electrons, and phonons. Electrical properties of metals and semiconductors. Qualitative treatment of lattice defects.
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ECSE-6270/Optoelectronics
Presenter(s): Partha Dutta
Status: Available
Length: 8 Minutes 49 Seconds
Introduction to Optoelectronics; brief review of interaction of light with matter; operating principles: basic designs and applications of optoelectronic devices such as Light Emitting Diodes, Laser Diodes, Photodetectors; Electro-optic, Acousto-optic and Non-linear optic based optical components such as Modulators, Switches, Couplers, Multiplexers, Amplifiers; Optical Waveguides and Fibers; Fiber Optic and Free Space Optical Communication Systems, Lightwave Networks.
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ECSE-6290 Semiconductor Devices and Models II
Presenter(s): Michael Shur
Status: Available
Length: 2 Minutes 17 Seconds
A continuation of ECSE 6230. Physical operation of insulated-gate and heterojunction field-effect devices including short-channel and hot-carrier effects. Studies of other heterojunction devices emphasize the exploitation of particular quantum-mechanical phenomena to achieve unique device behavior.
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ECSE-6600/Internet Protocols
Presenter(s): Koushik Kar
Status: Available
Length: 9 Minutes 34 Seconds
This course will cover concepts and protocols which enable heterogeneous computer networks to work with each other, including transport (TCP, UDP), network (IP, IPng), routing (RIP, OSPF), network management (SNMP, SNMPv2, RMON), and other important protocols like ARP, ICMP, DNS, BOOTP, DHCP and HTTP. Advanced topics like Mobile IP, Real-time and reservation protocols (RTP, RSVP), IP multicast (IGMP, MBONE) and network security will also be examined. Emphasis will be on breadth of coverage, as well as hands-on programming experiences.
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ECSE-6660 Broadband and Optical Networking
Presenter(s): Biplab Sikdar
Status: Available
Length: 5 Minutes 24 Seconds
Review of fundamental concepts and protocols of broadband and optical networking. Convergence of telephony, Internet and cable networks lead to new architectural and protocol concepts. Concepts and architectures covered in this course include: high-speed switching and router-design, traffic engineering, fiber optical communications, optical networking concepts, protection/restoration/survivability, optical link layers, quality of service, and broadband last-mile technologies.
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EPOW-4080, ECSE-4080/Semiconductor Power Electronics
Presenter(s): Jian Sun
Status: Available
Length: 4 Minutes 51 Seconds
The application of power semiconductor devices to the efficient conversion of electrical energy. Circuit analysis, signal analysis, and energy concepts are integrated to develop steady-state and dynamic models of generic power converters. Specific topics include AC/DC conversion, DC/DC conversion, DC/AC conversion, and AC/AC conversion. These generic converters are applied as controlled rectifiers, switching power supplies, motor drives, HVDC transmission, induction heating, and others. Ancillary circuits needed for the proper operation and control of power semiconductor devices are also discussed.
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EPOW-6850/Electric and Magnetic Fields in Electrical Power Engineering
Presenter(s): Dr. J. Keith Nelson
Status: Available
Length: 6 Minutes 12 Seconds
Review of electromagnetic theory required to undertake analysis and design of power equipment. Experimental, analog, and digital field estimation techniques. Case studies in electric and magnetic fields such as cable and bushing design, problems of gas bus systems, electrostatic precipitation, magnetic flux penetration, eddy currents, losses, shielding, generation of torque.
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EPOW-6870/Mechanical Aspects of Electric Power Apparatus
Presenter(s): Shep Salon
Status: Available
Length: 7 Minutes 8 Seconds
General theory of kinematics and dynamics of machines and structures with emphasis on power generating and distributing equipment. Special topics include basic concepts of vibration phenomena in mechanical systems, dynamic behavior of turbine-generator sets, self-excited vibrations in mechanical systems, earthquakes, circuit breaker linkages, short circuit forces on windings and bus structures.
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EPOW-6890/Computer Methods in Electric Power Engineering
Presenter(s): Shep Salon
Status: Available
Length: 6 Minutes 48 Seconds
Applies the student’s knowledge of power engineering to the solution of large problems by computer methods. Treats matrix techniques, load-flow analysis, network building, short circuit studies, numerical integration, and finite element analysis as it applies to power systems and power apparatus.
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MANE-6800/Manufacturing Systems Integration
Presenter(s): Daniel Walczyk
Status: Available
Length: 5 Minutes
Examination of the basic elements that are used to integrate the design and manufacture of capital and consumer products; manufacturing information systems, CAD/CAM systems, and manufacturability considerations when integrating unit process operations.
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MGMT 6170 - Advanced Systems Analysis and Design
Presenter(s): Lael Peters
Status: Available
Length: 5 Minutes 8 Seconds
This is an advanced course in systems analysis and design that presents conceptual material about both traditional approaches to systems development such as process oriented and data-oriented methodologies and evolving approaches such as object-oriented development methods. Key stages of the systems development life cycle including planning, analysis, and design are the focus of this course. Models and procedures for understanding and modeling an organization’s existing and planned information systems are presented. Computer-aided software engineering tools are used to provide hands-on experience in designing information systems. A case-based approach is used to provide students an opportunity to apply the analytical and design techniques covered in the course. In addition, students are expected to do a real-life systems development project. The course also focuses on the issues and challenges in managing systems development.
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MGMT-6020 Financial Management I
Presenter(s): James Stodder
Status: Available
Length: 10 Minutes 21 Seconds
The purpose of this course is to develop a working understanding of the major investment and financial decisions of the firm. Emphasis will be placed upon identifying and solving the problems commonly faced by financial managers. The course presents the needed theory and develops financial problem solving skills through individualized problem solving, structured case analysis, and industry and company analysis using Internet sources.
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MGMT-6040 Creating and Managing an Enterprise I
Presenter(s): Lael Peters
Status: Available
Length: 4 Minutes 55 Seconds
This course is designed to help students understand the critical challenges and tasks associated with developing, growing, and managing a successful business. Students learn how to lead and manage an enterprise as well as gain a fundamental understanding of each functional department required to operate a business and how each fits into the greater scope of the business organization.
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MGMT-6060/ Business Implications of Emerging Technologies 1
Presenter(s): John Mutchler
Status: Available
Length: 5 Minutes 52 Seconds
This course investigates the business dimensions of major technological advances, highlighting how industry structures and organization, the dynamics of competition, patterns of innovation, operational decisions, and financial investment are all influenced by various types of technical breakthrough. Students also get to explore the interplay between emerging technology development and commercialization. The challenges associated with intellectual property protection and utilization, as well as the socio-economic and ethical dimensions of new technology adoption, are explored. Each year, a different set of key technologies will be examined and analyzed.
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