Fundamentals of integrated circuits, operational amplifiers, transistors, photoelectric devices, silicon-controlled rectifiers, and their associated circuits.

The study of programming language concepts. Emphasis on the C language and its application to microcomputer hardware and software development.

This course is an introduction to the functions and tools of engineering management and the systems engineering process. Topics include the roles of engineering managers and the relationships of engineering activities to the total enterprise. Emphasis is on quantitative methods for engineering system design, project management, and economic analysis.

An introductory course to provide the engineer with some insight into the areas of law that will impact an engineer's professional practice. Special emphasis is given to the area of Contract Law due to the important and pervasive interaction that it has with engineering design and project work. Systems of law, legal reasoning, and the court systems are introduced. Product liability and business relationships are discussed. Courtroom experience is achieved through interaction with the UD Law School and local judges with participation in mock trials.

Principles and methods of economic analysis of engineering activities, including the time value of money. Short- and long-term investments, comparison of alternatives, depreciation analysis, replacement analysis, and minimum cost models are covered in detail.

Study of the integration of man, machine, and material in producing a marketable product. The use of engineering techniques to design, develop, and implement the production system are covered. Topics include break-even analysis, learnign curve theory, forecasting, resource balancing, inventory and production control, facility layout and location, job sequencing and scheduling, and assembly line balancing. Modern production techniques such as just-in-time (JIT), MRP systems flexible manufacturing, and computer-integrated manufacturing are discussed.

An introduction to reliability engineering concepts and methodology. The reliability, maintainability, and availability of components and multi-component systems are analyzed. Topics include exponential, Weibull, lognormal and normal failure laws, static reliability, hazard rate functions, state dependent failure rate models, redundancy, censoring, empirical models, curve fitting to failure data, and reliability growth testing.

This capstone course emphasizes the completion of an engineering management project or study under the direction of a faculty advisor. A well-written report is required.

Application of probability and statistical theory to engineering reliability design and analysis; reliability of components and assemblies; design of systems for reliability and maintainability.

Fundamentals of work simplification and motion economy using the techniques of time-and-motion study. Setting of labor standards using the techniques of stop watch, pre-determined time, standard data, and work sampling.

This introductory course covers deterministic methods for optimization, with a focus on mathematical programming (linear, nonlinear, and integer programming) and network methods.

This course emphasizes advanced topics in nonlinear or linear optimization with application to the solution of real-world problems. Topics reflect the state of the art in mathematical programming and optimization.

Emphasis on application of queuing theory to engineering problems. Machine interference, mathematical queuing models, marketing models, servicing problems, Monte Carlo techniques, and computer simulation models are covered.

An introduction to stochastic simulation. Topics covered include the generation of random numbers and random variables; analysis of input data; computer modeling of real systems; strategies, tactics, and experimentation involved in performing a simulation study; and the statistical analysis of simulation output.

Analysis and design of load-carrying members, considering stress, strain, and deflection. Study of direct tension, compression, and shear; torsion; shear and moment diagrams; bending; combined stress; analysis of columns; pressure vessels.

Principles of applied engineering mechanics as they relate to machines; static force analysis in both 2 and 3 dimensional systems, kinetics of machine components by the methods of force-mass-acceleration, work-energy, and impulse-momentum; machine balancing; introduciton to mechanical vibrations.

Analytical design techniques used to evaluate machine elements; stress analysis, working stress, failure theories, fatigue failure; design methods for spur gears, shafts, keys and couplings, roller and journal bearings, and springs. Original design project.