Engineering

W80 Advanced Computer Architecture with VHDL. This course explores advanced computer architecture techniques including superscalar machines, Very Long Instruction Word (VLIW) scheduling, Explicitly Parallel Instruction Computing (EPIC) architectures, predicated execution, interrupts in a pipelined machine, and compiler optimizations for specific hardware platforms. Hardware designs are examined through the use of VHDL (VHSIC Hardware Description Language). The course examines the VHDL design methodology and compares the behavioral, dataflow, and structural architecture description styles. Syntax constructs for describing sequential and concurrent modules are studied in detail. Verification techniques are also covered. Students design a variety of circuits and modules using sophisticated CAD tools, implement microprocessor subsystems and microprocessor interface circuits in the lab, and demonstrate their understanding of VHDL design principles. Evaluation is based on homework assignments, class participation, lab work, and design projects. Prerequisite: Engineering 325 or permission of the instructor. R. Brouwer. 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

W81 Finite-Element Analysis. The finite-element method is a design and analysis tool widely used in many areas of engineering. In this course students consider the historical development, the fundamental principles, and the various applications of this method in the areas of structural mechanics and heat transfer. Exercises are assigned to orient the student to available general-purpose software. There is an in-depth focus on several design projects. Evaluation is based on the exercises, design-project reports, and a final presentation. Prerequisite: Engineering 305 or permission of the instructor. R. Tubergen, L. Van Poolen. 8:30 a.m. to noon.

W82 Stormwater Management. Civil engineers today are frequently faced with the problem of managing the impact of stormwater within the urban environment. Management involves addressing issues of both stormwater quantity as well as quality. There are three specific goals for this course. The first goal is to introduce the basic principles and computational methods associated with stormwater flows, collection, storage, and treatment. The second goal is to understand basic stormwater management approaches used in practice today. The third goal is to learn how to use numerical modeling software to solve stormwater management design problems. Guest speakers, field trips, and case study reviews are also used to emphasize basic principles and management techniques. Course evaluation is based on problem assignments and a design project. Prerequisite: Engineering 320 or permission of instructor. R. Hoeksema. 8:30 a.m. to noon.

W83 Advanced Topics in Chemical Engineering Design. This course addresses essential advanced topics for design. Topics build on the foundational concepts from several earlier chemical engineering courses. The course includes advance topics from separations, heat transfer, nonelementary kinetics. An introduction to mathematical modeling for advance transport is considered. In addition, fundamental concepts of environmental, health, and safety issues, as well as corrosion and materials of construction, for design are presented. Evaluation is based on daily homework, a class presentation and a final exam. Prerequisites: Engineering 330, 331, 335, and senior standing. J. Van Antwerp, J. VanAntwerp. 8:30 a.m. to noon.

W84 Introduction to Power Systems . P. Ribeiro . 8:30 a.m. to noon.

IDIS-W60 Business and Engineering for the International Market. R. De Jong, N. Nielsen