MEEG 112, Statics

Syllabus

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

1. •formulate appropriate strategies for solving problems in engineering statics;
   

2. •combine principles of mathematics and mechanics to formulate relevant models;
   

3. •apply methods of mathematics to solve engineering problems of bodies in static equilibrium;
   

4. •show appropriate engineering interpretation of terms used in the physical models; and
   

5. •translate mathematics-based theory into engineering applications and recognize limitations of models of physical reality.
   

MEEG 451/651, Introduction to Microsystems

Syllabus

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

1. •explain the physical mechanisms and relative advantages of the fabrication techniques commonly used to create micro-/nano- devices;
   

2. •describe the leading mechanisms used for sensing and actuating at the small scale;
   

3. •analyze the performance aspects of microdevices with mechanical, optical, electrical, optical, chemical, biological, aero-/astro-nautical, and/or fluidic functionality;
   

4. •understand current and emerging applications of microsystems technologies; and
   

5. •design a microdevice, including development of a reasonable route for fabrication.
   

MEEG 867, Solid State Electrochemistry

Syllabus

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to

1. •relate thermodynamic defect equilibria to charge and mass transport kinetics in both crystalline and amorphous/polymeric materials;
   

2. •explain the electrochemical equilibrium and rate limiting steps for reactions that occur at the electrode-electrolyte interface;
   

3. •describe the operating principle behind batteries, fuel cells, and other solid state electrochemical devices; and
   

4. •use common measurement techniques to analyze solid state electrochemical systems and interpret relevant experimental results.