ERDC Graduate InstituteFall 2012 Brochure of Courses

For Additional Information Contact Cynthia Montalbano, 601-634-4279Or Dr. Albert Bush, 601-634-3549

1Calendar: Fall Semester 201227 July Final date to apply for first-time enrollment at Ole Miss. Ongoing MSU Registration for Fall 2012 term.16-17 August 2012 MSU: Final registration and payment of tuition and fees.20 August 2012 Semester begins for MSU.20 August 2012 Semester begins for Ole Miss.24 August 2012 Last day to drop a class from MSU without a grade.27 August 2012 Semester begins for TAMU.31 August 2012 Last day to add or drop a class from TAMU.31 August 2012 Last day to register or add classes from Ole Miss1 October 2012 Last day to withdraw from Ole Miss2 November 2012 Last day to officially withdraw from TAMU.15 November 2012 Last day to withdraw from MSU.30 November 2012 Classes end for Ole Miss.3-7 December 2012 Exams for Ole Miss4 December 2012 Classes end for MSU.4 December 2012 Classes end for TAMU.7,10-13 December 2012 Exams for MSU.7,10-13 December 2012 Exams for TAMU.

Registration

Registration for all MSU, TAMU and Ole Miss students will be held on-line. All students must furnish a copy of their on-line registration form to the Graduate Institute, and Corps employees must furnish a copy of their approved purchase request (SF 182) to the Graduate Institute. All “classified” MSU students must obtain a RAC (Registration Access Code) from their advisor before registering for class. “Unclassified” students should contact Rita Burrell at 662-325-5923 or email her at rburrell@bagley.msstate.edu. (Please have your 9 digit MSU ID number, course number and course name before you contact Rita Burrell and be sure you have met your pre-requisites.) You are encouraged to register by August 2, 2012 to ensure classes will make.

Registration for Ole Miss will require a “one-time” application fee of $40.00. GRE is not required for “non degree” seeking applicants. It is highly recommended for “degree” seeking applicants, however, it can be waived.

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Tuition and Fees

MSU - $1494.00/3 semester hours, except as noted for MBA classes.Thesis/Dissertation Research hours: $348.00 per semester hour.

TAMU - Check OnlineSee enclosure 1

Ole Miss – $1047.00 (for residents) $2710.50 (for non-residents) (Tuition can be paid by VISA)

Withdrawals and RefundsRequests to withdraw from a course must be submitted in writing to the Director, Graduate Institute. (Forms are available on MSU Internet.) Refunds, if applicable, will be by the university according to its policy. (Please see dates above regarding deadlines for withdrawal.)

Textbooks

Books can be purchased by the student through the colleges’ bookstores or any retail source. MSU books can be purchased online at:http://msstate.bkstore.com/bkstore/content

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Courses: Fall Semester 2012

Mississippi State University

Civil Engineering

CE 6523.501 Open Channel Hydraulics (3). Instr. Dr. J. Martin, MSU Continuity, energy and momentum principles in open channel flow; flow resistance; uniform and non-uniform flow; channel controls and transitions; unsteady flow routing.MWF, 8:00-8:50a.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

CE 6563.501 Sedimentation Engineering (3). Instr. Dr. McAnally, MSUProcesses by which cohesive and non-cohesive sediments are transported in overland flow and in rivers, reservoirs, estuaries and coastlines. Deposition and erosion rates. Design criteria.TR, 12:30-1:45p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

CE 6843.501 Environmental Engineering Chemistry (3). Instr. Dr. Gude, MSUIntroduction to advanced theoretical concepts in sanitary engineering analysis with special emphasis on inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.TR, 9:30-10:14a.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

CE 6990.501 Special Topic in CE-Freight Transportation Systems Analysis (3). Instr. Dr. Li, MSUCourse topics will include: intro to freight transportation (FT) systems, FT improvements and economy, different modes of FT, inter-modal FT, intelligent FT systems, cost components in FT systems, roles of public agencies v.s. those of private parties, one-to-one distribution problem, routing problems, inventory problems, facility location problems, manufacture system design, optimization approaches and solution tools, system reliability and sustainability. MWF, 11:00-11:50a.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

CE 8573.501 Hydro-Environmental Analysis (3). Instr. Dr. Martin, MSUEnvironmental engineering aspects of physical/chemical/ biological processes impacting conventional and toxic materials in surface waters. Characteristics of rivers/streams, lakes and estuaries related to environmental quality.MWF, 1:00-1:50p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

CE 8683.501 FEA in Structural Engineering (3). Instr. Dr. P. Gullett, MSUEnergy and elasticity principles. Development of planar three-dimensional and curved elements. Applications to plates and shells. Use of computer programs.TR, 2:00-3:15p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

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CE 8990.501 Special Topic in CE-Theoretical Soil Mechanics (3). Instr. Dr. J. Peters, ERDCModern interpretation of soil behavior for engineering applications. Extrapolation of actual conditions from standard testing results. MW, 3:30-4:45p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

CE8990.503 Special Topic in CE-Blast Effects (3). Instr. Dr. S. Woodson, ERDCFundamental blast phenomena. Loads on structures and effects on occupants. Concepts for the design and analysis of structural elements and buildings subjected to blast. MW, 2:00-3:15p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

Computer Science and Engineering

CSE 6413.501 Computer Graphics (3). Instr. Dr. Zhang, MSUGraphics hardware; algorithms,graphics primitives, windowing and clipping , transformations,3D graphics, shading,hidden surfaces; standards.TR, 3:30-4:45p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

CSE 8990.504 Security in the Cloud (3). Instr. Dr. D. Dampier, MSUCloud computing is a relatively new phenomenon that provides for distributed computing and data storage capabilities. Instead of buying large servers to store data and being saddles with the cost of building and maintaining those systems, users can now purchase those servers from a third party with the ability to expand or contract those needs as necessary. Course will look at current research results in clud secrutiy in order to identify opportunities for continued research in this field. MW, 3:30-4:45p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

Electrical and Computer Engineering

ECE 6413. Digital Signal Processing. (3). Instr. Dr. D. Anderson, MSUDiscrete time signals, Z-Transform, Discrete Fouier Transform, digital filter design including IIR, FIR, and FFT systhesis. MW, 2:00-3:15p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC.

ECE 6713. Computer Architecture. (3). Instr. Dr. S. Abdelwahed, MSU.Detailed design and implementation of a stored-program digital computer system. Designs for the CPU, I/O subsystems, and memory organizations. ALU design and computer arithmetic.TR, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

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ECE 8990.502. Special Topic in ECE-Computation Intell (3). Instr. Dr. D. Anderson, MSUComputational Intelligence for decision-making under uncertainty (signal/image processing emphasis).MWF, 9:00-9:30a.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

ECE 8990.504 Special Topic in ECE-Neural Networks (3). Instr. Dr. Q Du, MSUCourse will cover introduction about neural networks (typical architectures, training algorithms, activation functions), simple neural networks for pattern classification, pattern association, neural networks based on competition, adaptive resonance theory, backpropagation neural networks.TR, 2:00-3:15 p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

Geosciences

GG 8990.501. Special Topic in GG-Advanced Engineering Geology. (3). Instr. Dr. J. May, MSUCourse will focus on the definitions, methods and applications of engineering geology to various types of engineering projects. Course will address the economy of engineering projects through their life cycle from conception through design, construction, operation and maintenance. Emphasis will be placed on geologic conceptualizations needed to assist engineers in developing projects.MW, 12:30-1:45p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

GR 6303. 501. Principles of GIS. (2). Instr. Dr. J. Rodgers , MSUTwo hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Spatial analysis and topological relationships of geographic data using Geographic Information Systems, with emphasis on GIS theory.MSU Internet

GR 6923.501. Severe Weather. (3). Instr. Dr. M. Brown, MSUDescriptive study of severe and unusual weather across the earth. Explanation of variations in severe weather in both spatial and temporal scales.MSU Internet

GR 6943.501. Tropical Meteorology. (3). Instr. Dr. J. Dyer, MSUTopics include the dynamics and circulation of the tropical atmosphere, characteristics of tropical cyclones, and forecasting methodologies for tropical weather.MSU Internet

GR 8813. Advanc Hazard & Disaster (3). Instr. Dr. K. Sherman-Morris, MSUAdvanced study of the processes, distribution and impacts of hazards and disasters. MSU Internet

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Industrial Engineering

IE 6113 Human Factors Engineering (?). Instr. Dr. K Reeves, MSUHuman capabilities and limitations affecting communications and responses in man-machine systems. Emphasis on physiological and psychological fundamentals. (2 hours lecture/3 hours lab)TR, 12:30-1:45p.m., Bldg 3072, ERDC

IE 6333 Production Control System 1 (3). Instr. Dr. J. Usher, MSUPrinciples, analysis, and design of production and inventory planning and control. Demand for forecasting, aggregated planning, inventory management, production scheduling and control systems.MWF, 8:00-8:50a.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

IE 6553 Engineering Law & Ethics (3). Instr. Dr. R. Green, MSUThe engineer with relations to the law, the public and the ethics of this profession. Will include contracts, patents, copyrights, sales agreements and engineering specifications. TR, 11:00-12:15 p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

IE 6653 Industrial Quality Control I (3). Instr. Dr. L. Dalton, MSUThe theory and application of statistical quality control: statistical process control and statistical acceptance sampling.TR, 8:00-9:15a.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

IE 6773 Systems Simulation I (3). Instr. Dr. A. Greenwood, MSUThe principles of simulating stochastic systems with an emphasis on the statistics of simulation and the use of discreet-even simulation languages.TR, 12:30-1:45p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

IE 8353 Manufacturing Systems Modeling (3). Instr. Dr. J. Usher, MSUA study of models used to describe and analyze manufacturing systems. Development of models using queuing networks, mathematical programming, simulation, and other techniques.MWF, 10:00-10:50a.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

IE 8583. Enterprise Sys Eng (3). Instr. Dr. A. Greenwood, MSUFocuses on the design and improvement of an enterprise through the use of engineering tools and methods, based on the systems perspective of industrial engineering. TR, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

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IE 8753 Network Flows & Dynamic Prog (3). Instr. Dr. S. Eksioglu, MSUApplications of network optimization problems and simplex algorithm;and dynamic programming to industrial/ management problems. Study of serial/non-serial multistage deterministric and stochastic systems. Principles of optimality.MWF, 1:00-1:50p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

IE 8990.501 Occupational Physiology (3). Instr. Dr. K. Reeves, MSUThis course is designed to provide an understanding of the physiological characteristics and responses of humans as they relate to the work environment. Discussions of applied techniques for performing physiological evaluations will be presented and discussed for the development/assessment of working conditions. TR, 11:00-12:15p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

Mathematics

MA 8203. Appl Math I. (3). Instr. Dr. S. Yarahmadian, MSUPrinciples of applied mathematics including topics from perturbation theory, calculus of variations, and partial differential equations. Emphasis of applications from heat transfer, mechanics, fluids. Delivery method and time TBA

Mechanical Engineering

ME 6123. Failure of Engineering Materials (3). Instr. Dr. T. Stone, MSU.The failure of constituent materials using real-world case studies is the focus. Experimental and analytical techniques for failure analysis and prevention are covered.(Same as CE 4323/6323). MWF, 12:00-12:50p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC.

ME6133 Mechanical Metallurgy (3). Instr. Dr. J. Schneider, MSUThe mechanical and metallurgical fundamentals of metals are discussed. Mechanical fundamentals cover the stress and strain relationships and metallurgical fundamentals cover the microstructure.TR, 11:00-12:15P.M., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

ME 8990.501 Special Topic in ME-Radiative Heat Transfer (3). Instr. Dr. S. Felicelli, MSUCourse will cover fundamentals of thermal radiation and radiative properties, radiative exchange between gray/diffuse surfaces, partially-specular gray surfaces and non-ideal surfaces. Exact solution for one-dimensional gray media, approximate solution methods for one-dimensional media, the method of spherical harmonics (Pn-Approximation) and discrete ordinances (Sn-Approximation).TR, 8:00-9:15a.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

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ME 8990.502 Special Topic in ME-Advanced Inelasticity (3). Instr. Dr. D. Bammann, MSUIntroduction and overview of internal state variable theory. Topics covered will be: kinematics and thermodynamics, recrystallization (phase transformation plasticity, application to welding (heat treatment), bifurcation theory, generalized continuum theory, micropolar/micromorphic, relationship to crystal defects, comparison with dislocation dynamic theories, strain gradient theories, length scale experiments and generalized continuum mixture theory. MWF, 10:00-10:50a.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

ME 8990.504 Special Topic in ME-Integrated Computational Materials (3). Instr. Dr. M. Horstemeyer, MSUCourse will cover plasticity, damage/fracture and fatigue in the context of designing metallic structures from the view of multiple length scales. Experimental techniques for model exploration, model calibration and model validation as well as failure prevention in the context of a diverse set of actual case studies will also be covered.MWF, 11:00-11:50a.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

Aerospace Engineering

ASE 6433 Fundamental Numerical Grid Gen (3). Instr. Dr. D. Thompson, MSUGrid Generation strategies; effects of grid quality on discetization errors; structured and unstructured grid generation algorithms; solution adaptive grid generation; surface grid generation.MWF, 9:00-9:50a.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

ASE8313 Adv Computational Aerodynamics I (3). Instr. Dr. J. Janus, MSUDerivation of complete equations for compressible fluid flow; unsteady one-dimensional flows; method of characteristics; flow about two-dimensional, and axis-symmetric shapes; integral methods.TR, 3:30-4:45 p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

ASE 8413. Computer Fluid Dyn I (3). Instr. Dr. J. Janus, MSUReview of relevant numerical analysis; one dimensional methods; compressible inviscid methods, Euler Equation methods, inviscid-viscous interaction methods; current literature. TR, 2:00-3:15p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

Engineering Mechanics Classes

EM 8113. Theory of Continuous Media (3). Instr. Dr. T. Lacy, MSUAn introduction to the general theory of continuous media and its application to the theories of elasticity and fluid mechanics.TR, 12:30-1:45p.m., Bldg. 3072, ERDC

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Business

BIS 8213.503 Advanced System Analysis and Design (3). Instr. Dr. M. Warkentin, MSUAnalysis/ design of computer-based information systems using structured methodologies and tools. Emphasis on problem definition, requirements analysis, system design, project management, vendor relations, and quality assurance.MSU Internet. TUITION: $1641.00

BIS 8613.503 MIS Administration (3). Instr. Dr. K. Marett, MSUAnalysis/ design of computer-based information systems using structured methodologies and tools. Emphasis on problem definition, requirements analysis, system design, project management, vendor relations, and quality assurance.MSU Internet. TUITION: $1641.00

BL 6333.503 Real Estate Law (3). Instr. Dr. G. Liddell, MSUThe legal principles applicable to real estate, including types of ownership and interests, mortgages, restrictions, and regulations.MSU Internet. TUITION: $1641.00

BQA 8233.503. Quant Analysis & Business Research (3). Instr. Dr. R. Taylor, MSU.Investigation of the managerial decisions and statistical techniques used for conducting business research, collection and analysis of data, and presentation results.MSU Internet. TUITION: $1,641.00

BQA 8443.503 Stat Analy Bus Dec (3). Instr. Dr. J. Sullivan, MSUReview of descriptive statistics, parametric inference procedures, analysis of variance, regression, nonparametric methods; business problem formulation for computer analysis using statistical packages.MSU Internet. Tuition: $1641.00

EC 8103.503 Economics for Managers (3). Instr. Dr. J. Rezek, MSUPrimarily for masters level candidates. Exposition of the fundamental theoretical and analytical tools of economics used by business managers engaged in decision making.MSU Internet. TUITION: $1,641.00

FIN 8113.503. Corporate Finance (3). Instr. Dr. K. Roskelley, MSUAn examination of the interaction between financial accounting, cash flow estimation, capital budgeting, risk and return, capital structure, and working capital management.MSU Internet. TUITION: $1,641.00

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MGT 8123.503. Strategic Business Consulting (3). Instr. Dr. B. Spencer, MSUA study of strategic management covering environmental analysis, competition between firms, competitive advantage, and strategy implementation culminating in a consulting project with a participating organization. MSU Internet. TUITION: $1,641.00

First Term - 20 August - 11 October 2012

ACC 8112.513 Financial St. & Mgt. Accounting (2). Instr. Dr. N. Addy, MSU.Analysis of financial statements and internal accounting reports to help management make decisions. MSU Internet. TUITION: $1,094.00

ACC 8112.513 Mgt. Info. Tech. and Systems (2). Instr. Dr. G. Templeton, MSU.Course includes the description, acquisition or development and use of systems from a local and global perspective. Technology-enabled concepts are used for student assignments.MSU Internet. TUITION: $1,094.00

BIS 8112.513 Mgt Info Tech & Sys (2). Instr. Dr. G. Templeton, MSUCourse includes the description, acquisition or development and use of systems from a local and global perspective. Technology-enabled concepts are used for student assignments.MSU Internet. TUITION: $1,094.00

MGT 8112.513Leadership Skills (2). Instr. Dr. E. Marett, MSUSurvey of major behavioral skills used by managers to help them understand and influence behavior in an organizational setting.MSU Internet. TUITION: $1,094.00

Second Term - 15 October - 13 December 2012

MGT 8111.523 Human Resource Issues (1). Instr. Dr. E. Marett, MSUSurvey of nature and influences of human resource management in organizations. Case studies are used to apply and reinforce theory.MSU Internet. TUITION: $547.00

MKT 8153.523 Strategic Marketing Management (3). Instr. Dr. J. Collier, MSU.Market strategic analysis, research and planning necessary to effectively match marketing strategies with changing macro, micro and organizational environments.MSU Internet. TUITION: $1,641.00

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Ole Miss

ENGR 691 Micromechanics (3). Instr. Dr. A. Al-Ostaz, OLE MISThis course will introduce graduate students to different methods for evaluating mechanics of materials. Microscopic analysis of cellular solids, poly-crystals and composite materials. Homogenization techniques for finding effective properties of inhomogeneous materials.Day/Time TBD

ENGR 699 Nanomechanics (3). Instr. Dr. H. Alketab, OLE MISSThis course will introduce graduate students multiscale mechanics of materials. Applications include, but not limited to, concrete, asphalt, soil, geological materials, polymeric composites, metal matrix composites, nanomaterials and nanocomposites.Day/Time TBD

Texas A&M University

OCEN 685. Problems. (1-6). Research for thesis or dissertation.

OCEN 691. Research. (1-6). Research for thesis or dissertation.

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Enclosure (1)

Due to restrictions on VISA cards and VISA checks, the following procedure will be used to pay for training.

Student submits a SF 182 training form for approval. (For ERDC employees, the vendor code of WD84P should be used)

Student registers online for course.

Student prints Invoice from Banner and gives to Training Coordinator.

Training Coordinator or Budget Technician completes a training PR&C in CEFMS.

Training Coordinator or Budget Technician Completes a receiving report in CEFMS.

Training Coordinator or Budget Technician scans SF 182 and Invoice and emails to:

CEFC-U4 Invoices (ERDC)CEFC-B4 Invoices (District)CEFC-BO Invoices (Division) if you have anyone attending from here

CC: Sonja Beavers [Sonja@controller.msstate.edu]

CC: Montalbano, Cynthia M ERDC-SSE-MS Contractor

Everyone should know but just in case they don’t, only 1 invoice per e-mail can be sent to Millington at a time. Be sure to title the attachment as the obligation #.

For Division and District, address is below and tied to the Vendor Code above for the "U4"

Address payment should be sent is:

Account Services &Sponsored Student OfficeOffice of the Controller and TreasurerPO Box 5328Mississippi State, MS 39762

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