College of Engineering

Graduate work in the College of Engineering is administered jointly by the Graduate School, the College of Engineering, and various administrative subdivisions of the College of Engineering.

General Engineering Studies Courses

Graduate courses are offered on a regular basis in some departments, as indicated in the course listings. However, all graduate courses are taught only upon sufficient demand. 

The College of Engineering requires that a grade of "C" or better be earned in all prerequisite courses.

Additional information is in the Admission Criteria section and the Degree Requirements section of this catalog.

GES courses are interdisciplinary and may be taken to meet individual program requirements.

GES
500
Hours
3
Engineering Statistics

Probability and basic statistical concepts. Discrete and continuous distributions; the central limit theorem; sampling distributions; point and interval estimation; hypothesis testing; regression and correlation analysis; analysis of variance.

GES
551
Hours
3
Matrix And Vector Analysis

This course provides a graduate level overview of linear algebra and vector analysis. Topics covered include; linear simultaneous equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, matrix functions, computer techniques, and transformations, vector calculus, the Laplacian, and integral theorems such as the theorems of Green and Stokes.

GES
554
Hours
3
Partial Diff Equations

This course examines the solution of partial differential equations by focusing on three specific equations: (1) the heat equation, (2) the wave equation, and (3) Laplace 's equation. Topics covered include: Fourier transforms, Sturm-Liouville problems, classification of partial differential equations, Bessel functions, and numerical methods for solving partial differential equations.

GES
555
Hours
3
Nonlinear Partial Differential Equations

An introduction to nonlinear partial differential equations. Exact solutions, approximate solutions, and numerical solutions will all be considered. The course content is supported by numerous applications.

Prerequisite(s): GES 554

Faculty

Dean
  • Dr. Clifford Henderson
Senior Associate Dean
  • Dr. Mark Barkey
Associate Dean of Research and Economic Development
  • Dr. Heath Turner