Aerospace EngineeringThe Aerospace Engineering Program in the

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineeringoffers comprehensive graduate education in a number ofareas. Aerodynamics, gas dynamics, hypersonics,aerospace system design, aerospace propulsion,aerospace structures, plasma aerospace applications,multidisciplinary optimization, and flight dynamics andcontrol are the major areas of emphasis. A great variety ofinterdisciplinary programs meeting specific objectives areavailable. The Aerospace Engineering Program offers themaster of science and doctor of philosophy degrees.

The department offers several graduate certificateprograms in both Aerospace Engineering and MechanicalEngineering. Details of certificate programs can be foundunder Mechanical Engineering program listing.

The master of science thesis program consists of aminimum of 30 semester hours, normally including 24hours of course work with nine hours from the aerospaceengineering core curriculum and at least six hours inmathematics and/or computer science. At least six credithours of 400-level course work must be from the majorfield of study. In addition, a thesis from research that isequivalent to at least six credit hours in a major area mustbe prepared. The master of science non-thesis programconsists of a minimum of 30 semester hours, including atleast 18 hours of course work within the department, ofwhich nine hours must be from the aerospace engineeringcore curriculum, and at least six hours in mathematicsand/or computer science. At least nine credit hours of 400-level course work must be from the major field of study.

The aerospace engineering core curriculum consists offour areas: aerodynamics and propulsion; control/dynamics/stability; materials and structures; andmathematics.

A student pursuing the doctor of philosophy degreenormally follows a program of 90 semester hours beyondthe B.S. degree or 60 semester hours beyond the M.S.degree. For those with the M.S. degree, the 60 hours willconsist of 24 hours of course work and 36 hours of thesisresearch. The Ph.D. course work must satisfy thedepartmental core course requirements for the M.S.degree. For the 24 credit hours of course work, a minimumof 12 hours must be taken within the department and atleast three hours of mathematics/statistics. At least ninecredit hours of course work must be at the 400-level in themajor field of study. In addition to these courserequirements, a candidate must prepare a dissertationbased on analytical and/or experimental research in amajor area. This research must be equivalent to aminimum of 36 hours beyond the M.S. degree.

There are no foreign language requirements for thedoctor of philosophy degree in aerospace engineering.However, a reading knowledge of one foreign language,German, French or Russian, may be required for the doctorof philosophy degree if the candidate's advisory committeefeels that it is necessary.

A candidate for the degree of doctor of philosophymust pass a qualifying examination. The qualifyingexamination consists of taking a minimum of nine credithours of approved graduate course work at the 300- and400-level, including six hours in the major field, of whichthree hours must be at the 400-level, and three hours ofmathematics/statistics. To pass the qualifying exami-nation, a student must have obtained a grade of B orbetter for all courses with a GPA of at least 3.25.

The comprehensive examination and the finalexamination, consisting of the dissertation defense, areconducted according to the rules of the Graduate Facultyand the department. The Graduate Faculty has a residencyrequirement which must be satisfied by all doctoralstudents.

Typical examples of research activities are: analysisand design of composite structures, structural acoustics,aeroacoustics, smart structures, active and passivevibration control, optimization of systems based onstructural dynamics or structural performance,astrodynamics, guidance and control of aircraft andmissiles, robust multivariable control, neural networkarchitecture for control, estimation theory, real-time flightsimulation, non-equilibrium shock wave structure,propulsion research with emphasis on how fuel variablesinfluence combustion, atomization of liquid fuels insupersonic flow, flame stability in combustion systems,ramjet and supersonic combustion ramjet studies,computational fluid dynamics, laser interaction problems,free turbulent mixing, unsteady high angle of attack flowconfigurations, computer simulation of separated flows,low-speed and high-speed aerodynamics, aerodynamics ofhighlift devices, aerospace system design, and viscouseffects in transonic flows.

The Department of Mechanical and AerospaceEngineering has many well equipped laboratories locatedon the main campus, and a subsonic-flow laboratory in anoff-campus facility. Some of the specially equippedlaboratories on campus include: a supersonic-flowlaboratory with a Mach 4 blow-down wind tunnel, a hot-wire anemometer system, a Schlieren system; an airflowtest facility; an acoustics and vibration laboratory; a laserdiagnostics laboratory equipped with state-of-the-artlasers to conduct experiments related to aerodynamicsand combustion; a composite materials testing laboratorywith state-of-the-art material testing system; low velocityimpact facility and high speed photography equipment;and extensive computer facilities including a personalcomputer laboratory, advanced computer graphicslaboratory, computer learning center with engineeringwork stations. The flight simulator program at MissouriS&T incorporates a fixed-base real-time flight simulatorwithout-the-window display.

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Areas of Study

Biological SciencesGraduate study in the department of Biological

Sciences encompasses an interdisciplinary approach toproblems in applied and environmental biology. Theprogram emphasizes research designed to understandresponses and adaptations in biological systems at cellularand molecular levels. Areas of particular interest includemicrobiology, cell biology, applied plant genetics,toxicology and bioinformatics. Faculty research programsare distinguished by their close association with otherscience and engineering disciplines on the Missouri S&Tcampus.

Graduate study in Biological Sciences is characterizedby close interactions with productive faculty members.While courses of study are individualized, they includeseminars, laboratory rotations and specialized courses inmultiple disciplines. Emphasis is placed on researchefficiency and communication skills.

Course StudyDegree Requirements M.S. - with thesisBio Sci 402 Problems in Applied and Environmental

BiologyBio Sci 410 Graduate SeminarBio Sci 475 Techniques in Modern BiologyBio Sci 490 Graduate Research

Degree Requirements M.S. - without thesisBio Sci 402 Problems in Applied and

Environmental BiologyBio Sci 410 Graduate SeminarBio Sci 475 Techniques in Modern Biology

Elective courses are chosen with guidance from theadvisor and advisory committee. Out-of-departmentcourses comprise at least 6 hours of credit. A minimum of30 credit hours is required for a MS degree. Up to 6 credithours may be taken at the 200 level in courses offered byother departments. Candidates for the MS degree withthesis conduct original research that is defended in a finaloral examination. Non-thesis MS degree candidates takea comprehensive written final examination.

Equipment and FacilitiesThe department's office, teaching and research

laboratories, equipment rooms (including imaging,histology, lab preparation, and bioanalytical facilities),faculty offices, student study hall and conference room arehoused in Schrenk Hall. Equipment required to supportgraduate research in the biological sciences is availablewithin the department or in the laboratories ofcollaborators in other disciplines. The Missouri S&T AnimalResearch Facility (managed by the department) providesaccess to vertebrate animals for research. The 1,780square foot facility includes colony rooms, a room forsterile surgery, a cage-washing room, and other supportrooms. Faculty and students requiring additional analyticalinstruments have access to such equipment through theresearch centers at Missouri S&T such as theEnvironmental Research Center, the Center for

Environmental Science and Technology (CEST), and theGraduate Center for Materials Research. The Departmentof Biological Sciences is also equipped with state-of-the-artinstruments for cell and molecular biology, including anApplied BioSystems model 3130 Genetic Analyzer for DNAsequencing, AFLP analysis and other fragment analysisapplications, epifluorescent microscopes with CCDcameras and digital imaging software, high speedcentrifuges with fixed angle and swinging bucket rotors,laminar flow hoods, microcentrifuges, gel dryer,evaporative centrifuge, PCR machines, electroporator,protein and DNA gel-electrophoresis units, UV cross-linker,semi-dry and submarine nucleic acid/protein transferunits, numerous general use incubators, growth chambers,shaking incubators, UV-trans-illuminator, assortedteaching and research microscopes, nanopure waterpurification system, UV-Vis spectrophotometers (includinga Nanodrop instrument), scintillation counters, microtiterplate reader, semi-automatic cell-harvester, media preproom with autoclaves, -70°C freezers, and automatedmedia dispenser. Equipment for environmentalmicrobiology includes a Coy anaerobic glovebag.

Business AdministrationThe Business and Information Technology department

offers a unique Master of Business Administration (MBA).The MBA is a professional degree that combines corebusiness knowledge with specialization tracks that includethe newest technology trends, all in an environment ofteam based project work, business plan development, livesimulations, and employer networking. In addition toinfluential presentation skills and advanced problemsolving competencies, MBA’s develop advanced strategicthinking skills that are required of the leaders of today andtomorrow.

Admissions RequirementsMBA applicants are required to have a bachelor’s

degree from an approved (accredited) institution inaddition to the requirements listed for full-time MBA orpart-time Executive MBA on our website(http://mba.mst.edu).

In addition, applicants from non-businessundergraduate degrees must have completed some pre-requisite courses as assigned by the MBA AdmissionsCommittee to begin the MBA Program. Students arerequired to have completed micro and macroeconomictheory, finance, management and business law, financialand managerial accounting, management informationsystems, marketing, operations, and inferential statisticswith a “B” or better during their undergraduate studies.Individuals may also satisfy the prerequisites with theBusiness Essentials courses offered in a more condensedversion on-line. See Graduate Certificate for moreinformation. Students are expected to have mastered thebasic Microsoft Office Professional Suite (Word, Excel, andPowerPoint) before beginning the MBA Program.

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Degree RequirementsThe Missouri S&T MBA requires a total of 36 credit

hours and is offered in three (3) parts: the MBA Core (21credits); the option of an Internship or Practicum (3credits); and electives (12 credits) that include aspecialization (see below). The MBA core classes includeTeambuilding and Leadership, International Marketing,MIS and Databases, Managerial Accounting for Monitoringand Control, Operations, Managerial Finance and BusinessProcess Integration. Core courses may not be waived orsubstituted for other courses under any circumstances.

In today’s business environment, managementrequires the ability to leverage information across businessfunctions and knowledge across internal and externalboundaries. In the core, instructors collaborate to providemultidisciplinary coverage of course materials. Studentswork in teams on comprehensive business cases, livesimulations and real company assigned projectsthroughout the MBA Program. MBA student teamscompete for the best solutions on all projects assigned. In addition to core classes, a three (3) credit hourInternship or Practicum is required for the Program. Ittypically takes place over the summer semester andalways follows the completion of the majority of the Coreclasses. Students are prepared for a successful internshipplacement during the MBA Career Seminar. Studentschoose either a certificate track or a specialization areawhich is comprised of 12 hours of electives. Students maychoose from the following options:

Enterprise Resource Planning (Certificate)•ERP Design and Implementation•Supply Chain Management Systems•Strategic Enterprise Management Systems•ERP Systems Configuration and Integration

Human-Computer Interaction (Certificate)•Human Computer Interaction•Human Computer Interaction Prototyping•Human Computer Interaction Evaluation•Research Methods in Human Computer

Interaction

IST Project Management (Certificate)•Economic Design Analysis•IST Project Management•Case Studies in Project Management•Advanced Project Management

Marketing •International Business•Negotiations •Marketing Strategy•New Product Development

Operations and Project Management (Certificate) •Economic Decision Analysis •Project Management •Case Studies in Project Management •Advanced Project Management

Supply Chain Management•ERP Design and Implementation•Supply Chain Management Systems•Negotiations•Information Systems Project Management

Business Graduate CertificateBusiness Essentials

This certificate program is designed to provideindividuals the prerequisite knowledge foundation tosuccessfully enter the MBA program and/or thefundamental skills to operate a small to mid-sizedbusiness. Each course is designed as an introduction to theessentials of the specific topic area for those students orprofessionals with no prior business background.

The program consists of eight 1.5-hour online courses.Students are required to successfully complete all eightcourses with a B or better to earn the certificate. For MBAapplicants, only those courses assigned as prerequisites tothe MBA Program by the MBA Admissions Committee mustbe completed for admission. Substitutions of 300 levelcourses for these 400 level courses is not allowed if thestudent is only pursuing the certificate.

Bus 405 Accounting EssentialsBus 406 Management EssentialsMkt 407 Marketing EssentialsBus 408 Operations Management EssentialsBus 409 Mathematics and Statistics EssentialsBus 411 Management Information Systems EssentialsEcon 405 Micro and Macroeconomics EssentialsFin 405 Finance Essentials

Ceramic EngineeringThe Ceramic Engineering program in the Department

of Materials Science & Engineering offers comprehensivegraduate education in a number of areas includingstructural ceramics, electronic materials, high temperaturematerials, and glass. Further information on theseopportunities and facilities available to carry out researchin ceramic engineering may be found under MaterialsScience & Engineering.

Degree RequirementsM.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered in Ceramic

Engineering. The total number of hours required for theM.S. in Ceramic Engineering is 30. A minimum of 6 hoursof 400 level lectures and a minimum of 11 hours ofgraduate research on the Missouri S&T campus arerequired. A maximum of 6 hours of 200 level lecture creditmay be accepted.

The minimum number of hours (beyond the bachelor'sdegree) required for the Ph.D. in Ceramic Engineering is72. At least 12 hours of course work outside of CeramicEngineering is recommended, a minimum of 24 hours willbe dissertation research, and a minimum of 24 hours mustbe course work. Students will also be required to take andpass qualifying and comprehensive exams in accordancewith Missouri S&T rules.

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Chemical & BiologicalEngineering

The Department of Chemical and BiologicalEngineering offers M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in ChemicalEngineering.

A baccalaureate degree in Chemical Engineering froman ABET - approved program with a minimumundergraduate grade point average of 3.0/4.0 orequivalent is generally required for admission to thegraduate program. Non-Chemical Engineering majorsmay be admitted to the program but will be required totake some prerequisite undergraduate courses.

The department specializes in research in the areas offluid mechanics, supercritical fluid technology, reactionengineering, biochemical engineering, mass and heattransfer in porous media, transport and interfacialphenomena, computer-aided design, particlecharacterization, catalysis, statistical mechanics andnanotechnology.

The master of science thesis program consists of aminimum of 30 semester hours, including 18-24 hours ofcoursework, in which CHE 383, CHE 420, CHE 433, andCHE 445 are required. In addition, a thesis from researchthat is equivalent to 6-12 credit hours in the major areamust be prepared and defended.

A master of science non-thesis program consists of 30semester hours coursework, including CHE 383, CHE 420,CHE 433, and CHE 445 and a minimum of 18 hours ofcoursework within the department.

A candidate for the PhD degree normally follows aprogram of 90 semester hours beyond the BS degree or 60semester hours beyond the MS degree. Research for MSand PhD may be coordinated, or a PhD may be pursuedwithout an MS degree. The PhD coursework must satisfythe departmental core course requirements for the MSdegree with an additional 6 credit hours of 400-levelcoursework for a minimum of 15 400-level credit hours.In addition to these course requirements, a candidatemust prepare and defend a dissertation based onanalytical and/or experimental research.

A grade of A in CHE 383, CHE 433, and CHE 445 willconstitute passing the chemical reaction engineering,transport phenomena, and thermodynamics portions ofthe qualifying examination, respectively.

The comprehensive examination, consisting of awritten and oral presentation of a research proposal,should be taken in the semester following the completionof their course work and no later than six months prior tothe final examination. The final examination, consisting ofthe dissertation defense, is conducted according to therules of the Graduate Faculty, School of Engineering, andthe department.

The Department of Chemical and BiologicalEngineering shares Schrenk Hall, a building of four floors,with the Chemistry and Biological Sciences Departments.The Department has excellent computer facilities equippedto handle all Chemical Engineering computational,modeling, and simulation requirements.

Special areas for instruction and research aremaintained and include excellent and modern facilities for

studying simulation, control and optimization; bio-conversion; reaction mechanisms and kinetics; fluidmechanics and mixing; thermodynamics; polymers andpolymeric materials; freeze drying; adsorption/desorptionprocesses; computer-aided design; interfacialphenomena; transport phenomena; chromatography;characterization of biomolecules; synthesis of nano-particles; supercritical fluid technology.

ChemistryThe Department of Chemistry provides instructional

programs in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical,polymer and biochemistry, as well as in more specializedareas. Besides the basic fields, there are programs inbioanalytical chemistry, cancer biology, colloids, corrosion,cosmochemistry, electrochemistry, environmentalchemistry, molecular modeling, kinetics, organometallicchemistry, reaction mechanisms, solid state chemistry,surface, surface coatings, and theoretical chemistry.Interdisciplinary programs in materials science andatmospheric sciences are also available.

The Department of Chemistry requires that all of itsgraduates teach as part of their training for an advanceddegree. The objective is to supplement your educationand strengthen your professional preparation in academicpractices. Financial support is often available fromresearch grants for advanced students.

The Department of Chemistry shares facilities with theDepartments of Chemical & Biological Engineering andBiological Sciences. Two connected air conditionedbuildings with research, teaching and computerlaboratories are available.

The Department is well-equipped with state-of-the-artinstrumentation for chemical research. The departmenthas a number of support personnel to provide technicalassistance with laboratory instrumentation, computers,laboratory hardware, and glassware. Instrumentation inthe Department of Chemistry includes Varian and Bruker200 and 400 MHz FT/NMR spectrometers with multinuclearliquid, diffusion, and variable-temperature capabilities; aVarian/ Oxford 400 MHz solids NMR; a Bruker X-raydiffractometer with low-temperature attachment; X-rayphotoelectron/Auger electron spectroscope/temperatureprogrammed desorption (XPS/AES/TPD) ultra- highvacuum surface analysis chamber; a Hewlett-Packard5989 mass spectrometer with gas-chromatograph anddirect-insertion-probe inputs; a Hitachi M-8000 massspectrometer with a high-performance liquid-chromatograph input; a Perkin-Elmer 2400 C-H-Nelemental analyzer; a Spex 1403 laser Ramanspectrometer with a coherent argon ion source; BeckmanPACE/MDQ capillary-electrophoresis instruments with UVand laser excitation systems; an Applied Color Systems1800 color-matching/formulating computing spectrophoto-meter; a TA Instruments differential scanning calorimeter;TA Instruments and Perkin-Elmer themogravimetricanalyzers; Perkin-Elmer, Par 273, and EG&G poten-tiostat/galvanostats; a Johnson-Matthes magnetic-susceptibility balance; a Faraday low-temperaturemagnetic-susceptibility balance; Nicolet Magna and Nexus

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FT/IR spectrometers with multiple detectors and sampleattachments; and a Wyatt HPLC with Dawn EOS light-scattering detection system. The Department houses anextensive collection of additional mass spectrometers.Backing up these instruments are a wide variety ofadditional chromatographs (GC, LC, IC), infraredspectrometers, dispersive optical spectrometers (UV/VIS,IR, AA), fluorescence/luminescence spectrophotometers,centrifugal partition chromatographs, refrigerated-ultracentrifuges, calorimeters, salt-spray chambers, andradiation counters. In addition, numerous PC/compatible,Macintosh and UNIX computers are available inlaboratories, computer learning centers, and computerizedclassrooms, as well as access to the campus centralizedcomputing facility which includes numerically-intensivecomputing support. X-ray diffraction is performed in theGraduate Center for Materials Research on a Scintag 2000Difractometer and other supporting equipment whileneutron diffraction is on hand at the High Flux Reactor ofthe Missouri S&T. This also supports nuclear chemistry.Facilities for studying very fast combustions andexplosions, as well as a variety of new and innovativetechniques for characterizing high energy materials, areprovided in the Rock Mechanics and Explosives ResearchCenter.

Civil, Architectural, andEnvironmental Engineering

The Department offers specialization in constructionengineering management, environmental, geotechnical,materials, structural, transportation and water resourcesengineering. Recent and ongoing funded research includesliquefaction of soils, earthquake mitigation of highwaystructures, stream stability and storm water detention inurban watersheds, sediment transport, river mechanics,constitutive modeling of reinforced and prestressedstructures, driver behavior, blast protection of criticalinfrastructure real-time instrumentation of civilinfrastructure, biofiltration biofilm development; nutrientfate in streams; creep compliance of asphalt mixtures, fateand transport of heavy metals in the Big and Black Rivers,Southeastern Missouri; durability of concrete, resilientmodulus of granular material, air transportation,phytoremediation of organic contaminants.

Examples of faculty expertise includes transportationdemand modeling, air transportation system analysis,transportation simulation, GIS-T, phytoremediation andnatural treatment systems, site assessment andinvestigations, biogas generation/anaerobic digestion,sediment remediation, traffic operations and control, trafficmodeling and simulation, driver behavior, satellitesurvivability, orbital debris protection systems, buildingcollapse, rubble modeling, explosive and blast loads onbuildings, penetration mechanics, biofiltration, bioreactors,fate and transport of heavy metals in natural andengineered systems, water chemistry and interfacialphenomena, and water/wastewater treatmenttechnologies, properties of construction materials(aggregate, asphalt, concrete), pavement analysis and

design, stochastic hydrology, urban hydrology, watershedmodeling, fluid mechanics, steady and unsteady fluid flow,fluid mechanics, computational fluid mechanics andhydraulics, mathematical and physical modeling, urbansteam morphology, sediment transport mechanics, rivermechanics, environmental fluid mechanics,hydrodynamics, mathematical modeling, geotechnicalearthquake engineering, laboratory testing and evaluationof soil materials, and liquefaction of silts.

The basic prerequisite for admission to graduate studyin the department is a Bachelor of Science degree inEngineering from an ABET accredited school or equivalent.Students who have a degree from a nonaccredited school,or hold a Bachelor of Science degree in a field other thanengineering, may be required to take engineeringprerequisites to prepare for graduate courses. Specificprerequisites will depend on the student’s academicbackground and intended area of specialization. Degreeprograms offered are the Master of Science in CivilEngineering (MSCE), Master of Science in EnvironmentalEngineering (MSEnvE), the Doctor of Engineering, (DE),and the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The masters degreesare also available on-line via streaming video for place-bound students.

All of the department’s programs prepare graduates toprovide leadership in their careers by providing a strongfoundation in the fundamental and applied engineeringprinciples. Program faculty have diverse backgroundsincluding civil, environmental, mechanical, aerospace,architectural, and chemical engineering.

All program includes strong design and researchcomponents, while having the flexibility to tailor curriculato individual needs. Faculty in all programs collaborateextensively with faculty and researchers from otherdepartments, at Missouri S&T and elsewhere.

The Department is housed in the state-of-the-artButler-Carlton building. The $23M building was completedin 2003, and provides classrooms, lecture halls,laboratories, computer learning centers, office space forfaculty and graduate students. All classrooms and lecturehalls are equipped with state of the art video-projection,internet connection and Smart-Board equipment. Thedepartment houses a state of the art distance educationclassroom for producing live-streaming video classesaround the world.

The building contains the three story Jones StructuralMaterials Testing Laboratory that allows testing of full-scale beams and columns, the Reese Bituminous MaterialsLaboratory, concrete materials laboratory, geotechnicallaboratory, geodynamics laboratory, Mathes EnvironmentalResearch Laboratories, transportation laboratory, waterresources laboratory. The Baker Greenhouse is used tostudy environmental research on plants for controllinggroundwater pollution, wetlands and indoor air pollution.All laboratories are equipped with the latest testing, dataacquisition and control equipment. The department hasits own machine and electronics shops and trainedtechnical staff used for design, construction andmaintenance of specialized mechanical and electronictesting equipment needed to support research andteaching.

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The Department is home to the EnvironmentalResearch Center for Emerging Contaminants, the W.W. YuCenter for Cold-Formed Steel Structures, the NaturalHazards Mitigation Institute, the UTC NationalTransportation Institute, the Center for InfrastructureEngineering Studies, and the Missouri Local TransportationResource Center.

The University Transportation Center program wasestablished to advance United States technology andexpertise in the many disciplines comprising transportationthrough the mechanisms of education, research, andtechnology transfer at university-based centers ofexcellence. The theme of this center is to address nationalneeds in the areas of transportation infrastructure focusingon advanced materials and non-destructive testing (NDT)technologies.

The Environmental Research Center for EmergingContaminants is dedicated to developing sustainablesolutions to the major environmental challenges facing theearth and our society. The work of our interdisciplinaryinvestigators focus on the analysis (using state-of-the-artinstrumentation), occurrence, and control of a wide rangeof emerging contaminants in the water, air, and soil. ERCprojects embrace the principles of environmental, social,and economic constraints.

The mission of the W.W. Yu Center for Cold-FormedSteel Structures Center is to provide an integratedapproach for handling research, teaching, engineeringeducation, technical services, and professional activity.The Center brings together the technical resources ofinterested parties, i.e., university researchers, steelproducers, product manufacturers, consultants, buildingofficials, government agencies, and others with a commongoal of continued improvement of cold-formed steel designand construction.

The Natural Hazards Mitigation Institute is a multi-disciplinary program of research focused on evaluation ofnaturally-occurring phenomena and developing effectivemitigation techniques utilizing new technologies andmaterials.

The Missouri Local Transportation Resource Centerprovides a resource center available for use by localagencies throughout the state of Missouri. Its regularactivities include the Proactive Training and CustomizedTransportation Education Programs (PTP and CTEP,respectively), ongoing development of transportationlending and distribution lending libraries, management ofMoDOT's Cooperative Purchasing Program, production ofa quarterly newsletter, and functioning as a transportationtechnical assistance resource for individuals and agenciesaround the state.

Graduate Certificate Programs(Offered in Civil Engineering discipline only unless anadditional discipline is specified.)

Contemporary Structural EngineeringOne of the following courses is required:CE 319 Applied Mechanics in Structural EngineeringCE 320 Structural Analysis IICE 323 Computer Methods of Structural Analysis

One of the following courses is required:CE 326: Advanced Steel Structures DesignCE 327: Advanced Concrete Structures DesignCE 328: Prestressed Concrete Design

Two of the following courses are required:CE 375: Low-Rise Building Analysis and DesignCE 424: Structural Dynamic & Earthquake EngineeringCE 425: Finite Element Application in Structural DesignCE 426: Adv. Design in Steel & Lightweight StructuresAE/ME/EM 334: Stability of Engineering StructuresAE/ME 431: Gas Dynamics I

Geoenvironmental EngineeringA minimum of two of the following geotechnical coursesmust be taken:CE 314 Geosynthetics in EngineeringCE 315 Intermediate Soil MechanicsCE 329 Foundation Engineering II

A minimum of two of the following environmental coursesmust be taken:CE 360 Environmental Law and RegulationsCE 361 Remediation of Contaminated Groundwater & SoilCE 363 Solid Waste ManagementCE 367 Introduction to Air PollutionCE 380 Water Resources and Wastewater Engineering

Geotechnical Earthquake EngineeringThe following courses are required:CE 316 Geotechnical Earthquake EngineeringCE 413 Dynamics of Earth Materials

Two of the following three courses are required:CE 315 Intermediate Soil MechanicsCE 329 Foundation Engineering IICE 412 Numerical Methods in Geotechnical Engineering

Infrastructure RenewalTwo of the following courses are required:CE 374 Infrastructure Strengthening with CompositesAE 311/ME 382/EM 381 Intro to Composite Materials

and StructuresCE 314 Geosynthetics in Engineering

One of the following courses is required:CE 326 Advanced Steel DesignCE 327 Advanced Concrete DesignCE 328 Prestressed Concrete Design

One of the following courses is required:CE 329 Foundation EngineeringCE 345 Construction MethodsCE 424 Structural Dynamics and Earthquake EngineeringAE/ME/EM 484 Analysis of Laminated Composite Structures

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Military Construction Management(Offered in CE and EMgt disciplines ONLY at the FortLeonard Wood campus.)SysEng 411 Systems Engineering ManagementEMgt 313 Managerial Decision MakingCE 345 Construction MethodsCE 442 Construction Adm., Planning and Control

Project Engineering and Construction Management(Offered in both CE and EMgt disciplines.)Two of the following civil engineering courses are required:CE 345 Construction ManagementCE 349 Engineering Construction Contract SpecificationsCE 442 Construction Administration Planning and ControlCE 445 Advanced Construction Engineering

Two of the following engineering management courses are required:

EMgt 308 Economic DecEMgt 314 Management for EngineersEMgt 361 Project ManagementEMgt 362 Case Studies in Project ManagementEMgt 368 Systems Engineering and Analysis IEMgt 461 Advanced Project Management

Computer EngineeringThe mission of the Computer Engineering Program,

consistent with the Missouri S&T campus missionstatements, is the education of students to fully preparethem to provide leadership in the recognition and solutionof society’s problems in the area of Computer Engineering.

The Computer Engineering Program in the Departmentof Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduateprograms of study which lead to the M.S. degree (thesisand nonthesis options) and the Ph.D. degree. Both theRolla campus and the Engineering Education Center in St.Louis offer M.S. programs. A great variety ofmultidisciplinary programs and research areas areavailable. Most graduate programs in ComputerEngineering normally include some specialization in one ormore of the following four emphasis areas of ComputerEngineering.

Emphasis AreasDigital Systems Design topics include computer

architecture, digital circuits, high performance systems,parallel processors, testing and VLSI design.

Electrical Engineering can be an emphasis area inComputer Engineering or a separate degree. See thesection on Electrical Engineering for emphasis areas inelectrical engineering.

Embedded Computer Systems topics includehardware/software co-design, microprocessor systems,real-time systems, and smart sensors.

Systems, Intelligence, and Software Engineeringtopics include computational intelligence, computernetworks, dependability, fault tolerance, image processing,neural networks and system security/survivability.

Departmental RequirementsAdmission requirements: The nominal GPA

requirement for admission to the MS degree program inthis department is an undergraduate GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0GPA system. In evaluating the academic performancefrom universities that may use other grading systems, thedepartment may rely upon statistical data gathered inanalyzing academic outcomes for recent graduate studentsto the extent that such statistical data is available. Thedepartment will not offer graduate admissions to studentswho do not have the equivalent of a four yearbaccalaureate degree in Engineering. As an example wecan not accept students who have only a diploma orEngineering Technology degree.

In addition to campus requirements that the sum ofGRE-V and GRE-Q be at least 1100 and that the GRE-WRscore be at least 3.5, the ECE department recommends aminimum GRE-Q score of 730 and recommends aminimum GRE-WR score of at least 4.5 For applicants whohave taken the GRE-A instead of the GRE-WR, thedepartment recommends a GRE-A score of at least 640.

For international students who are required to provideTOEFL scores, this department has no particularpreference for the computer based TOEFL, the internetbased TOEFL, or the paper based TOEFL. Minimumrecommended scores set by the department are 237 onthe computer based TOEFL and 580 on the paper basedTOEFL. The minimum recommended score on the IBT(internet based testing) version of the TOEFL exam is 92.The recommended IELTS score is a minimum of 6.5

Students applying for graduate studies in thisdepartment on the basis of degrees in closely related fieldsmay have additional conditions placed on their admission.These conditions are generally imposed to make sure thatstudents lacking a traditional Computer Engineeringdegree will have sufficient background to ensure areasonable chance for academic success.

Students seeking admission to the Ph.D. programshould meet or exceed all of the above recommendationsand should have a graduate GPA of 3.5 or better. All Ph.D.applicants must provide at least three letters ofrecommendation. Exceptional applicants may applydirectly to the Ph.D. program after completing thebaccalaureate degree.

Program Requirements:Additional departmental requirements beyond those

stated in the section on Admission and ProgramProcedures are as follows. Thesis option M. S. programsof study, as listed on graduate form I, require a minimumof 21 credit hours of course work exclusive of credit hoursearned for thesis research (courses numbered 490). Alimited number credit hours for 200 level courses may becounted towards the fulfillment of an MS program of study(graduate form I) provided that the courses are takenoutside of the Electrical and Computer Engineeringdepartment and that the courses are pre-requisites for atleast one 300 or 400 level course also included in theprogram of study. The doctoral program of study, for thePh.D. degree or the D.E. degree, should includeapproximately 90 credit hours beyond the B. S. degree or

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approximately 60 credit hours beyond the M.S. degree. AnM. S. or doctoral student’s advisory committee mayimpose additional requirements or restrictions as it seesfit.

Ph.D. Language Requirement:As a Computer Engineering Ph.D. student, you are not

required to satisfy a language requirement. However, youmay have language requirements included in your plan ofstudy if your advisory committee feels that this inclusionwould be useful or necessary for your research.

Research:Significant research, suitable for publication, is

expected for students pursuing the thesis option M. S. ora doctoral degree. The student should work closely withtheir major advisor and their advisory committee todetermine when these expectations are met. The lengthof research time and/or the number credit hours earnedfor thesis research will not automatically satisfy thisrequirement.

Network Centric Systems GraduateCertificate(Also offered in the Systems Engineering discipline)

The Graduate Certificate in Network Centric Systems isa joint effort between Computer Engineering and SystemsEngineering. It provides practicing engineers with thenecessary skills to develop and design the operation ofnetwork centric systems. The four courses taken to fulfillthe requirements of the graduate certificate program can,under certain circumstances, be counted towards an M. S.degree. However, any pre-requisite or remedial coursestaken to provide background for one or more of the fourgraduate certificate program courses can not be countedtowards an M. S. degree.

In order for a required graduate certificate course innetwork centric systems to count for graduate credit: 1.the graduate certificate program must have beensuccessfully completed as described in the Admission andProgram Procedures section; and, 2. the applicant mustapply for and be accepted into the graduate program(computer engineering or systems engineering) specifiedat the time the applicant was accepted into the graduatecertificate program in network centric systems.

Core courses:SysE/CpE 419-Network-Centric Systems Architecting andEngineeringCmpEng/Sys Eng 449-Network Centric Systems Reliabilityand Security

Elective courses:(Select two courses from the following)Communications Engineering

CpE 317-Fault Tolerant Digital SystemsCpE 319-Digital Network DesignCpE 349-Trustworthy, Survivable Cmp NetworksCpE 348-Wireless Networks

CpE 448-Highspeed NetworksCpE/SysEng 401-Wireless Adhoc and Sensor

NetworkCS 483-Computer SecurityCS 486-Mobile and Sensor Data Mgt.

Smart Engineering Systems ModelingSysEng 433-Distributed Systems ModelingSysEng 479-Smart Engineering Systems DesignSysEng 478-Advanced Neural Networks

This program is designed to appeal to workingprofessionals.

Additional InformationAdditional information about departmental emphasis

areas, requirements, graduate handbook, faculty, researchopportunities, financial aid, and facilities can be found byvisiting the Department’s web page at http://www.ece.mst.edu. We can be contacted by telephone at 573-341-4506 or email at graduate @ece.umr.edu. Forinformation about the Engineering Education Center in St.Louis, visit their web page at http://www.mst.edu/msteec.

Computer ScienceThe Computer Science Department offers

comprehensive M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs that focuson computer network security, software engineering, webdatabases, wireless systems, intelligent systems, datamining, bioinfomatics, parallel and distributed processingpervasive computing, computer networks, scientificvisualization, and algorithms. These research activitiessupport the department’s two major areas of excellence:Software Engineering and Critical InfrastructureProtection.

The Computer Science Department at Missouri S&Tmakes use of both its own Technology Learning Spaces(TLSs) as well as university TLSs. Class sizes are keptsmall to facilitate student and faculty interactions.Research laboratories provide support for bothundergraduate and graduate students. These laboratoriesinclude:• Experimental Computation Lab• McDonnell Douglas Software Engineering Lab• Natural Computation Lab • Network Research Lab• Web and Wireless Computing (W2C)• Pervasive Computing Lab

Networked and wireless computer access is availableto all students, faculty, and staff.

Admissions RequirementsIn addition to those requirements stated in the section

of this catalog devoted to Admission and ProgramProcedures, the Computer Science Department hasadditional requirements for each of its degree areas.

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M.S. in Computer Science (thesis or nonthesis)

A minimum GRE verbal score of 370 and for those notspeaking English as their native language, a TOEFL scoreof 570/230/89.Minimum GRE Quantitative Score >= 700Written score >= 4.0.

An undergraduate GPA of 3.0/4.0 or better over thelast 2 years or successful completion of 12 graduate hoursin Computer Science as a “conditional” graduate student atMissouri S&T, with at least a 3.0 GPA, as per graduaterequirements.

Applicants are expected to have a strong mathematicalskills, competency in a modern programming language,and knowledge of the following computer science coresubjects:

Algorithms and Data StructuresComputer Organization/ArchitectureDatabase and File StructuresDiscrete Mathematics, andOperating Systems

The department offers a Distance M.S. DegreeProgram via the Internet. (Admissions and degreerequirements are the same as the regular M.S. program.)

Ph.D. in Computer ScienceApplication is made to the Missouri S&T admissions

office along with the required transcripts, etc. Applicantswho do not have a graduate degree will normally requestadmission to the M.S. program first but, outstandingapplications will be admitted directly into the Ph.D.program. Applicants must submit a letter outliningtentative research interests and career goals along withGRE verbal, quantitative, and analytical test scores.

Requirements for the Ph.D. in Computer Scienceinclude: Qualifier examination over graduate-level coursesin core areas, Research Readiness presentation based onsurvey of current Computer Science Literature,Comprehensive examination, and Dissertation andDefense reporting the results of original research whichmeets the standards of current disciplinary journal-qualityresearch publications.

The Ph.D. program is under the guidance of anadvisory committee which is appointed no later than thesemester following passage of the qualifying exam.

M.S. in Computer ScienceThe M.S. degree is a 30 hour thesis or non-thesis

program.

Graduate Certificates via DistanceEducation

Graduate Certificate programs give students theopportunity to increase their knowledge in specific areas ofinterest. These courses provide students with the latestknowledge and skills in strategic areas of computing andare presented by Missouri S&T faculty members that areexperts in their fields. Most of the courses will be offered

through distance education over the internet. Distanceeducation courses use streaming internet video for coursedelivery. In this setting, students actively participate inclasses through viewing the class on their computer whilebeing interactively connected with the class by telephone.Lectures are archived so they may be reviewed at any timeduring the semester. Instructors are available outside ofclass time by e-mail and telephone. Where there issufficient interest, some courses may be taught bytraditional instruction methods at Missouri S&T off sitelocations such as Ft. Leonard Wood, St. Louis, andSpringfield, MO.

Software Design and Development CertificateThe Software Design and Development Certificate

provides an attractive option for the working professionalto expand their experience in Software Engineering. Thecore of four classes gives a treatment of software projectmanagement in its many roles, from overall projectmanagement and process improvement to themanagement of individual lifecycle components, includingsoftware deployment and evolution. Specializedcoursework gives depth in advanced object-orienteddesign, requirements, software quality and testing theoryand practice, and an advanced treatment of softwaremetrics.

Multi-Media and Information Systems CertificateThe Multi Media and Information Systems certificate is

tailored to the working professional who wants to expandtheir knowledge of advanced data managementtechnologies. Object-oriented database structure, datamining, and multimedia storage and retrieval techniquesand bioinformatics form the core of the study.

Wireless Networks and Mobile Systems CertificateThe Wireless Networks and Mobile Systems Certificate

is designed to provide students an intensive treatment inwireless systems and applications. Coverage includesnetwork architecture and protocols, security and privacywireless network provisioning and deployment, locationand mobility management applications, and datamanagement.

Information Assurance & Security OfficerEssentials

Protecting information systems is key to protecting thenation’s critical infrastructures. Only through diligence anda well-trained workforce will we be able to adequatelydefend the nation’s vital information resources. MissouriS&T’s certificate is Certified by the National SecurityAgency (NSA) Committee on National Security Systems(CNSS) for National Standards 4011 (National TrainingStandard for Information Systems Security (INFOSEC)Professionals) and 4014E (Information Assurance TrainingStandard for Information Systems Security Officers(ISSO)).

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Financial AssistanceFinancial assistance is available to graduate students

in the form of research assistantships, teachingassistanships, and fellowships. Applications for CSassistantships can be found on the department’s web pageor by contacting the department directly (see below). Inaddition, research opportunities for advanced studentsexist in the department and in the Missouri S&T IntelligentSystems Center as well as other research labs on campus.

Additional InformationAdditional information about department emphasis

areas, requirements, faculty, labs, and researchopportunities can be found at http://cs.mst.edu or emailcsdept@mst.edu or phone at 573-341-4491. Moreinformation about distance education can be obtained fromhttp://dce.mst.edu.

EconomicsThe Department of Economics has entered into a

cooperative agreement with the Department of Economicsof the University of Missouri-St. Louis to offer a Master ofArts in Economics. A maximum of 12 graduate semesterhours may be taken at Missouri S&T (with no more than 9credit hours at the 300 level).

Electrical EngineeringThe mission of the Electrical Engineering Program,

consistent with the School of Engineering and the MissouriS&T campus mission statements, is the education ofstudents to fully prepare them to provide leadership in therecognition and solution of society’s problems in the areaof Electrical Engineering.

The Electrical Engineering program in the Departmentof Electrical and Computer Engineering offers graduateprograms of study which lead to the M.S. degree (thesisand nonthesis options), the Ph.D. degree and the doctor ofengineering degree. Both the Rolla campus and theEngineering Education Center in St. Louis offer M.S.programs. Most graduate programs in electricalengineering normally include some specialization in one ormore of the following six emphasis areas of electricalengineering.

Emphasis AreasCircuits

Topics include network analysis and synthesis,computer-aided circuit design, communications circuitsand linear and nonlinear electronic circuits.

ElectronicsTopics include circuits and networks containing active

devices. Typical applications might include radio frequencyamplifiers, oscillators, active filters, and others. Thesecircuits and networks can be either digital or analog innature.

Communications-Signal ProcessingTopics include signal design, coding, modulation,

detection, and filtering for both analog and digital systems.

Computer EngineeringComputer Engineering can be an emphasis area in

electrical engineering or a separate degree. See thesection on Computer Engineering for emphasis areas incomputer engineering.

ControlsOur technological demands today impose extremely

challenging and widely varying control problems. Theseproblems include control of aircraft, space and underwatervehicles, automobiles, chemical processes, manufacturing,robotics, environmental systems, and smart structuralsystems. Control systems engineering studies willemphasize linear and nonlinear systems, digital control,process control system simulation, optimal control andestimation, robust control, neural networks and fuzzy logicbased control systems, and control of smart structures.

ElectromagneticsElectromagnetics, devices, and optics constitutes a

single emphasis area in the Electrical and ComputerEngineering department. Electromagnetic topics includethe generation, propagation, and detection ofelectromagnetic fields and waves. In addition to theintentional generation of electromagnetic waves,unintentional electromagnetic radiation can occur. Thisunintentional radiation often accompanies the operation ofhigh-speed digital electronic circuits. Electromagneticcompatibility is concerned with the removal or reductionof these unintentional and undesirable effects. The devicesportion of this area is concerned with modeling anddevelopment of new electronic components as well as thecharacterization and growth of semiconductor materials.Optical topics include applications of fiber optics, opticalprocessing, optical computing, and smart sensing. Fiberoptic telecommunications encompass waveguides,photonic sources and detectors, and modulation andcontrol techniques. Smart sensing deals with physicalmeasurements in structures using integral optical devices.Signals at microwave and millimeter wave frequencies canbe effectively used for nondestructive testing (MDT),evaluation (NDE) and inspection (NDI) of a variety ofmaterials ranging from low loss dielectric composites formaterial property and interior flaw determination to highlyconducting materials such as metals for surface cracksdetection. High spatial resolution microwave images ofcomposite materials can also be produced when operatingin the near-field region of a radiator.

PowerPower studies include application of computer methods

to power system analysis and control, power systemrelaying and protection, power quality load management,finite inertia power systems (such as those on ships,hybrid electric vehicles, and spacecraft), andelectromechanical energy conversion devices (such asrotating machinery, power electronic converters, and

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electric drive systems).

Departmental RequirementsAdmission Requirements

The nominal GPA requirement for admission to the MSdegree program in this department is an undergraduateGPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 GPA system. In evaluating theacademic performance from universities that may useother grading systems, the department may rely uponstatistical data gathered in analyzing academic outcomesfor recent graduate students to the extent that suchstatistical data is available. The department will not offergraduate admissions to students who do not have theequivalent of a four year baccalaureate degree inengineering. As an example we can not accept studentswho have only a diploma or engineering technologydegree.

In addition to campus requirements that the sum ofGRE-V and GRE-Q be at least 1100 and that the GRE-WRscore be at least 3.5, the ECE department recommends aminimum GRE-Q score of 730 and recommends aminimum GRE-WR score of at least 4.5 For applicants whohave taken the GRE-A instead of the GRE-WR, thedepartment recommends a GRE-A score of at least 640.

For international students who are required to provideTOEFL scores, this department has no particularpreference for the computer based TOEFL, the internetbased TOEFL, or the paper based TOEFL. Minimumrecommended scores set by the department are 237 onthe computer based TOEFL and 580 on the paper basedTOEFL. The minimum recommended score on the IBT(internet based testing) version of the TOEFL exam is 92.The recommended IELTS score is a minimum of 6.5.

Students applying for graduate studies in thisdepartment on the basis of degrees in closely related fieldsmay have additional conditions placed on their admission.These conditions are generally imposed to make sure thatstudents lacking a traditional computer engineering degreewill have sufficient background to ensure a reasonablechance for academic success.

Students seeking admission to the PhD programshould meet or exceed all of the above recommendationsand should have a graduate GPA of 3.5 or better. All PhDapplicants must provide at least three letters ofrecommendation. Exceptional applicants may applydirectly to the PhD program after completing thebaccalaureate degree.

Program RequirementsAdditional departmental requirements beyond those

stated in the section on Admission and ProgramProcedures are as follows. Thesis option M. S. programsof study, as listed on graduate form I, require a minimumof 21 credit hours of course work exclusive of credit hoursearned for thesis research (courses numbered 490). Alimited number credit hours for 200 level courses may becounted towards the fulfillment of an MS program of study(graduate form I) provided that the courses are takenoutside of the electrical and computer engineeringdepartment and that the courses are pre-requisites for atleast one 300 or 400 level course also included in the

program of study. The doctoral program of study, for thePh. D. degree or the D. E. degree, should includeapproximately 90 credit hours beyond the B. S. degree orapproximately 60 credit hours beyond the M. S. degree.An M. S. or doctoral student’s advisory committee mayimpose additional requirements or restrictions as it seesfit.

Ph.D. Language RequirementAs an Electrical Engineering Ph.D. student, you are not

required to satisfy a language requirement. However, youmay have language requirements included in your plan ofstudy if your advisory committee feels that this inclusionwould be useful or necessary for your research.

ResearchSignificant research, suitable for publication, is

expected for students pursuing the thesis option M. S. ora doctoral degree. The student should work closely withtheir major advisor and their advisory committee todetermine when these expectations are met. The lengthof research time and/or the number credit hours earnedfor thesis research will not automatically satisfy thisrequirement.

Graduate CertificatesElectrical Machine and Drives

This graduate certificate program is designed toprovide specialized graduate level education in the area ofElectric Machine and Drives.

AdmissionThe Electric Machine and Drives Program is open to all

persons holding a B.S. degree in any field of engineeringfrom an ABET accredited undergraduate program andhaving a minimum of 24 months of post B.S. professionalwork experience that would normally require anengineering degree or a degree in a closely relatedtechnical field such as Physics or Mathematics. Theminimum overall GPA in the B.S. degree program shouldbe at least 2.5.

Once admitted to the program, the student must takefour designated courses as given below. In order to receivea Graduate Certificate, the student must have an averagegraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better in thecertificate courses taken.

Students admitted to the certificate program will havenon-degree graduate status; however, if they complete thefour-course sequence with a grade of B or better in eachof the courses taken, they will be admitted to the M.S.program in electrical engineering if they apply. TheCertificate courses taken by students admitted to the M.S.program will count towards their master's degrees.Students who do not have all of the prerequisite coursesnecessary to take the courses in the certificate programwill be allowed to take "bridge" courses at either thegraduate or undergraduate level to prepare for the formalcertificate courses.

Once admitted to the program, a student will be giventhree years to complete the program so long as he/shemaintains a B average in the courses taken.

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CurriculumThe following two electric power systems courses must

be taken:EE 305: Electric Drive SystemsEE 402: Advanced Theory of Electric Machines

A minimum of two of the following electric powersystems courses must be taken:

EE 304: Power QualityEE 331: Digital ControlEE 353: Power ElectronicsEE 371: Grounding and ShieldingEE 401: Electric and Hybrid VehiclesEE 406: Power System StabilityEE 431: Linear Control Systems

Other courses approved by the electric machines anddrives faculty may be substituted for any of the abovelisted courses on a case-by-case basis. The Department'sAssistant Chair for Graduate Affairs must approve thesubstitution prior to enrolling in the course.

Administrative CoordinatorDr. Hai Xiao, Associate Chair for

Graduate AffairsDept.of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Technical CoordinatorDr. Badrul H. Chowdhury

Contributing FacultyDr. Keith Corzine, Dr. Mehdi Ferdowsi, Dr. Badrul Chowdhury, Dr. Mariesa Crow, Dr. Levent Acar

Electrical Power Systems EngineeringThis graduate certificate program is designed to

provide specialized graduate level education in the area ofElectric Power Systems Engineering.

AdmissionThe Electrical Power Systems Engineering Program is

open to all persons holding a B.S. degree in any field ofengineering from an ABET accredited undergraduateprogram and having a minimum of 24 months of post B.S.professional work experience that would normally requirean engineering degree or a degree in a closely relatedtechnical field such as Physics or Mathematics. Theminimum overall GPA in the B.S. degree program shouldbe at least 2.5.

Once admitted to the program, the student must takefour designated courses as given below. In order to receivea Graduate Certificate, the student must have an averagegraduate grade point average of 3.0 or better in thecertificate courses taken.

Students admitted to the Certificate program will havenon-degree graduate status; however, if they complete thefour-course sequence with a grade of B or better in eachof the courses taken, they will be admitted to the M.S.program in electrical engineering if they apply. Thecertificate courses taken by students admitted to the M.S.program will count towards their master's degrees.

Students who do not have all of the prerequisite coursesnecessary to take the courses in the Certificate programwill be allowed to take "bridge" courses at either thegraduate or undergraduate level to prepare for the formalcertificate courses.

Once admitted to the program, a student will be giventhree years to complete the program so long as he/shemaintains a B average in the courses taken.

CurriculumThe following two electric power systems courses must

be taken:EE 304: Electric Power Quality (both)EE 307: Power Systems Engineering (both)A minimum of two fo the following electric power

systems courses must be taken:EE 302: Extra High Voltage Engineering (distance)EE 304: Electric Power Quality (both)EE 352: Photovoltaic Power Systems (both)EE 404: Economic Operation of Power Systems (both)EE 405: Power System Protection (both)EE 406: Power System Stability (both)EE 407: Surge Phenomena in Power Systems (both)EE 408: Computer Methods in Power Systems Analysis

(both) EE 431: Linear Control Systems

Other courses approved by the electric power systemsfaculty may be substituted for any of the above listedcourses on a case-by-case basis. The Department’sAssistant Chair for Graduate Affairs must approve thesubstitution prior to enrolling the course.

Administrative CoordinatorDr. Hai XiaoAssociate Chair for Graduate AffairsDept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Technical CoordinatorDr. Badrul H. Chowdhury

Contributing FacultyDr. Mariesa Crow, Dr. Badrul Chowdhury, Dr. Keith Corzine, Dr. Mehdi Ferdowsi, Dr. LeventAcar, Dr. Norman Cox

Additional InformationAdditional information about departmental emphasis

areas, requirements, graduate handbook, faculty, researchopportunities, financial aid, and facilities can be found byvisiting the department’s web page athttp://www.ece.mst.edu. We can be contacted bytelephone at 573-341-4506 or e-mail at graduate@ece.mst.edu. For information about the EngineeringEducation Center in St. Louis, visit their web page athttp://www.mst.edu/~msteec.

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Engineering ManagementEngineering Management is the art and science of

planning, organizing, allocating resources, and directingand controlling activities. The field of EngineeringManagement has become recognized as a professionaldiscipline with a critical role in the modern society.Graduates develop innovative and integrated solutions toproblems that arise at the convergence of engineering andbusiness.

Graduate programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D.degrees are offered in Engineering Management. Thediscipline involves designing, operating and continuouslyimproving systems by integrating engineering andmanagement knowledge. This integration starts with anawareness of customer needs and market conditions. Itthen seeks to optimize the use of people, equipment,money and information to achieve desired objectives. Thediscipline also seeks to develop students into individualswith leadership potential who can achieve high qualityresults in an ethical manner and with respect for theenvironment. The major goal of entering students is toenhance the usefulness of their previously acquiredtechnical background. This is accomplished throughcoursework and research designed to expand knowledgeof the management and operation of organizations intoday's competitive environment. This broaderunderstanding is further enhanced with the opportunity toacquire specialized knowledge in many areas that exist atthe interface between the classical engineering andmanagement disciplines.

The Engineering Management Department hasproduced over 6200 graduates at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.level since its inception in 1968. The EngineeringManagement Department is one of only a few institutionsin the world that offers B.S., M.S., and PhD degrees inEngineering Management. The B.S. in EngineeringManagement is fully ABET accredited and the M.S. inEngineering Management has been certified by theAmerican Society of Engineering Management. Graduateshave been successful in working at the intersection oftechnology, engineering, and management to produceoutstanding results. Over 30% of the B.S. graduates havereached top executive positions by the age of 50.

Master of ScienceThe M.S. degree program is offered on the Rolla

campus and several locations including the Missouri S&TEngineering Education Center in St. Louis, Fort LeonardWood, and by distance education throughout the UnitedStates and selected international locations. Distancecourse lectures are archived upon completion of thelecture and all lectures are available to students throughstreaming video during the semester for review. Thesecourses can be reached from anywhere at any time. It is

feasible to obtain a Missouri S&T non-thesis M.S. degreeregardless of your location.

The M.S. non-thesis program requires completion ofat least 10 three-hour courses approved by the academicadvisor. The M.S. with thesis option requires thirty credit

hours including the thesis. All students are required totake the following:

Core CoursesEMGT 314 - Management for Engineers and ScientistsEMGT 361 - Project ManagementEMGT 352 - Financial Decision AnalysisEMGT 365 - Operations Management Science

Students are then encouraged to identify an emphasisarea depending on their interests and to choose availablecourses from the selected area. However, courses can bechosen from more than one emphasis area. Students havethe option to take up to two out-of-department electivecourses.

Students must submit a typed Form I to the EMGTgraduate office by advising week of their first semester.Links to forms are available at: http://emgt.mst.edu/currentstudents/formsdeadlines.html. Thesis studentscannot register for Graduate Research (EMGT 490) untiltheir Form I is on file. If you take courses that vary fromyour Form I, you must file a Form I-a. Non-thesis studentsmust take three 400-level courses. Thesis students musttake two 400-level courses (in addition to EMGT 490).Students must meet all requirements for graduation asspecified in the Graduate Catalog for EngineeringManagement. A graduate student already holding orcompleting a Masters degree may obtain a second M.S. inEngineering Management by completing at least anadditional 24 credits of work.

Some recent Master thesis titles include:

• Impacting Co-Worker Trust Toward Persons withDisabilities

• Intelligent Technical Analysis Using Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic

• Applying the Six Sigma Methodology to Improve the Admissions Process at Missouri S&T

• Strategic Inventory Allocation for Vehicle Rental Agencies

• Design and Development of an Interactive Web-Integrated Flexible Manufacturing Cell Control System

• Investigations in the Design of Products and Factories for End-of-Life Disassembly

• Warranty Cost Prediction using Mahalanobis Distance• Automotive Braking System Simulation and

Optimization

Doctor of PhilosophyA candidate for the Ph.D. in Engineering Management

must complete the equivalent of at least three years offull-time work beyond the bachelor's degree. The contentof all Ph.D. programs is individually structured by thestudent in consultation with and approved by the student'sadvisory committee. All requirements for the degree mustnormally be completed within an eight-year period. Eachcandidate must normally spend at least two sequentialsemesters in full-time residence at Missouri S&T. Thedepartment does have special conditions for satisfying

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residency and meeting research requirements for full timeworking engineers that meet all admission standards. Atappropriate points in their program, Ph.D. students mustpass both a qualifying examination and a comprehensiveexamination. Ph.D. students must conduct originalresearch under the supervision of a doctoral advisor, andwrite and successfully defend the dissertation. Somerecent Ph.D. dissertation titles include:

• Development and Analysis of Intelligent ComputationBased Stock Forecasting and Trading• An Analysis of Intermodal Transportation ModeSelection Considering Stochastic System Parameters• Surviving the Change to a Competitive Market Place inthe Small Local Exchange Carrier TelecommunicationsIndustry• The Relationship Between R&D Spending andShareholder Returns in High Technology Industries• Global Stock Index Forecasting Using MultipleGeneralized Regression Neural Networks With A GatingNetwork• The Development of Efficient Delivery Routes inExtremely Short Product Life-Cycle Environments• Quantification of Attribute Driven CannibalizationInduced by New Product Introduction• Cost Allocation Using Intelligent Agents for NewTransmission Investment Under Electricity Deregulation

Criteria for AdmissionAdmission to the graduate program is limited to

applicants with a B.S. degree in engineering or a physicalscience. Applicants are required to submit the GraduateRecord Examination (GRE) scores for admissionevaluation. Applicants whose native language is notEnglish are also required to take the Test of English as aForeign Language (TOEFL) regardless of prior academicexperience or place of study. Applicants must havecompleted undergraduate coursework in engineeringeconomy and engineering statistics; if lacking, these maybe satisfied with credit toward the graduate degreethrough courses at Missouri S&T or elsewhere. Specificrequirements for the Masters and Ph.D. programs aregiven below.

M.S. Admission StandardsB.S. in engineering or a physical science.GPA: Regular status: 3.0 cumulative and 3.0 on last

60 credit hours.Conditional status: 3.0 on last 60 credit hours. Condition: Student must earn B or better in each of

first four graduate (300 or 400 level) classes afterconditional admission.

Graduate Record Exam (GRE): All students mustsubmit current GRE scores. Students successfullycompleting one of the department's graduate certificateswith a grade of B or better in all the certificate courses willbe admitted without the GRE.

Regular status: V+Q=1150, A=4.5Conditional Status: V+Q=1100, A=4.5Condition: Student must earn B or better in each of

first four graduate (300 or 400 level) classes after

conditional admission.TOEFL: All international applicants must submit a

current TOEFL score, regardless of prior academicexperience or place of study.

Regular status: 580/237/92Conditional status: 560/220/83Condition: Student must earn B or better in each of

first four graduate (300 or 400 level) classes afterconditional admission.

Statement of Purpose: All applicants must submit astatement of purpose.

Financial Support: Students in conditional status arenot eligible for financial support from the department.

Prerequisties: engineering economy and engineeringstatistics

Conditional Status: missing coursework in one or bothof these areas

Condition: Student must complete missing courseworkwith or without credit toward the M.S. degree either atMissouri S&T or elsewhere depending on the situation.

Ph.D. Admission StandardsB.S. in engineering, or a physical scienceGPA: M.S. GPA = 3.5Graduate Record Exam (GRE): All students must

submit current GRE scores. V+Q=1150, A=4.5TOEFL: All international applicants must submit a

current TOEFL score, regardless of prior academicexperience or place of study.

Regular status: 580/237/92Conditional status: 560/220/83Condition: Student must earn B or better in each of

first four graduate (300 or 400 level) classes afterconditional admission.

Statement of Purpose: All applicants must submit astatement of purpose.

Prerequisites: engineering economy and engineeringstatistics

Conditional Status: Missing coursework in one or bothof these areas.

Condition: Student must complete missing courseworkwith or without credit toward the M.S. degree either atMissouri S&T or elsewhere depending on the situation.

Requirements for CompletionStudents following their approved program of study

will be assured of graduation upon maintenance of goodacademic standing. A minimum of 30 units of course workfrom the areas listed below must be completed with acumulative grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale)and a C grade or better in each course. Accumulation ofmore than 10 hours of “C” or “F” results in dismissal fromthe program. A maximum of nine hours of course workfor M.S. degrees may be transferred from universitiesoutside the University of Missouri System. Such creditsfor transfer must have been registered as graduatecourses when they were taken. All courses applied to thedegree require prior written advisor approval recorded onthe study plan in the student's file. It is the responsibilityof each student to apply for graduation with the MissouriS&T Registrar's Office during his or her last semester.

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Assistance on this final step can be provided by theEngineering Management Department's Academic Services& Records office, if necessary. More details aboutrequirements can be found in the University Catalog, andare available from the Engineering Management GraduateProgram office.

Graduate Certificate ProgramsThis program is designed to appeal to workingprofessionals. Certificate courses taken for graduate creditwill apply to the M.S. degree once accepted into the M.S.degree. If the four-course sequence is completed with agrade of "B" or better in each of the courses taken, theycan be admitted to the MS Program in EngineeringManagement. The certificate program may be followed bysix additional 3 credit courses to complete the MS degree.The Project Management Certificate program is open to allpersons holding a B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. degree and whohave a minimum of 12-months of professionalemployment experience or are currently accepted into agraduate degree program at MST.

Once admitted to the program, the student must takethe four designated courses as given above. In order toreceive a Graduate Certificate, the student must have anaverage cumulative grade point of 3.0 or better in thecertificate courses.

Engineering ManagementThe Engineering Management Certificate Program

aims to provide individuals with a core body of EngineeringManagement knowledge that includes key technicalmanagement concepts, processes, and methods forindividuals preparing to transition from individual technicalcontributors to managers of complex technologicalprojects.

The certificate program coverage includes planning,organizing, allocating resources, and directing andcontrolling technical projects and people in technical jobs.Students will be responsible for prerequisite knowledge asdetermined by course instructors.

EMGT 314-Management for Engineers and ScientistsEMGT 352-Financial Decision AnalysisEMGT 361-Project ManagementEMGT 365-Operations Management Science

Financial EngineeringThe Financial Engineering Certificate Program aims to

equip students with a set of tools that will help them meetthe standards of the Global Association of RiskProfessionals (GARP) and the Professional Risk Managers’International Association (PRMIA) certifications. Whilebeing separate organizations, both GARP and PRMIA havebecome the standards in financial engineering andfinancial risk management, due to their similar knowledgeof requirements for certification.

Certificate topics will help prepare students to take theGARP Financial Risk Managers (FRM) exam and/or thePRMIA Professional Risk Managers (PRM) exam. Bothexams are set around topics in financial theory, financialmarkets and financial instruments, market risk measures,

quantitative analysis, mathematical foundations of riskmanagement, financial derivatives for risk reduction, riskmanagement best practices, operational risk, market risk,credit risk, case studies, ethics, and governance. Thecertificate courses will provide a strong foundation in theseareas.

Students will be responsible for prerequisiteknowledge as determined by course insructors and areexpected to have taken EMGT 308 (Economic DecisionAnalysis), EMGT 352 (Financial Decision Making), or anequivalent introduction to finance and/or engineeringeconomics course, as a prerequisite to the certificateprogram.

EMGT 408-Financial Risk Management EMGT 480-InvestmentEMGT 481-Financial EngineeringEMGT 482-Advanced Financial Engineering

Human Systems Integration (HSI)This certificate will prepare students to have a

significant impact on complex tasks involving humans. Inour increased threat environment, the consequences ofHSI failures will become even more critical. We can nolonger afford to have a token human factors specialistadded to teams addressing complex military issues. Amore effective comprehensive approach is to broadlyeducate military personnel and defense contractors andothers in HSI. An increased understanding of humanperformance will allow for improved performance acrossthe areas of interest which will be gained from thiscertificate and will result in improved survivability inresponce to disasters and catastrophes.

The Human Systems Integration Certificate programconsists of four of five ocurses. Students will beresponsible for prerequisite knowledge as determined bycourse instructors. With the prior approval of thedepartment, appropriate courses may be substituted for acertificate course if that course is not available.

EMGT 311-Human Factors IST 38-Human Computer InteractionEMGT 401 (411)-Human Systems IntegrationAnd one of:EMGT 386-Safety Engineering ManagementEMGT 387-Human-Computer Interaction Evaluation

Leadership in Engineering OrganizationsThe Leadership in Engineering Organizations

Certificate Program aims to equip students with a set oftools that will allow them to become effective leaders ofgroups, programs, and departments engaged inengineering and technology work. Specifically, thiscertificate program will enable graduates to:• Understand the technical leadership roles in engineering organizations• Understand and develop a personal leadership style• Develop the skill to critically analyze, evalute, improve, or adapt existing technical and/or managerial systems• Organize and lead complex projects, groups, and organizations

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Students will be responsible for prerequisiteknowledge as determined by course instructors.

EMGT 418-Leadership for EngineersEMGT 313-Managerial Decision MakingPsych 316-Psych of Leadership in OrganizationPsych 374-Organizational Psychology

Lean Six SigmaThis certificate program offers an opportunity for

professionals to expand their knowledge in Lean Six Sigmathrough a flexible graduate education program. Thecertificate provides a solid foundation of Lean Six Sigmamethods and practices that can be immediately applied toprocess improvement projects in the work place. Thecertificate consists of four courses designed to prepareprofessionals for variation and waste reduction projectsand provide a sound statistical background.

The Lean Six Sigma Certificate Program consists offour of the five courses below, which are delivered as partof our regular master’s degree programs in EngineeringManagement. Students will be responsible for prerequisitieknowledge determined by course instructors

EMGT 309 - The Six Sigma WayEMGT 409 - Design for Six SigmaEMGT 472 - Lean Manufacturing SystemsSTAT 343 - Probability and StatisticsSTAT 353 - Statistical Data Analysis

Quality EngineeringThis certificate program will prepare students to

contribute to the growing need to quickly design andmanufacture high quality, low cost products and services.The course of study begins with a review of thefundamental concepts of total quality management withan emphasis on the Deming Way. This is followed by anexamination of statistical process control methodology andassociated issues. These first two courses prepare thestudent to study the Taguchi System of QualityEngineering including product parameter design andtolerance design, as covered in the final two courses.

The Quality EngineeringCertificate Program consists offour courses listed below, which are delivered as part ofour regular master’s degree programs in EngineeringManagement. Students will be responsible for prerequisiteknowledge as determined by course instructors. With theapproval of the department, appropriate courses may besubstituted for a certificate course if that course is notavailable.

EMGT 375 - Total Quality ManagementEMGT 385 - Statistical Process ControlEMGT 477 - Tolerance DesignEMGT 475 - Quality Engineering

Project ManagementThe Project Management Certificate Program aims to

equip students with a set of tools that will allow them toachieve Project Management Institute (PMI) standards inthe project management area, to successfully manageprojects and human resources, and to analyze, evaluate,and improve systems.

The Certificate Program will consist of 4 requiredcourses:

EMGT 308 - Economic Decision AnalysisEMGT 361 - Project ManagementEMGT 458 - Case Studies in Project ManagementEMGT 461 - Global Project Management

Military Construction Management(Certificate offered in CE and EMGT disciplines only at theFort Leonard Wood campus.)

EMgt 313-Human Relations in Technical MgtEMgt 314-Mgt for Engineers and ScientistsCE 345-Construction MethodsCE 443-Contract Formulation & Project Delivery

SystemsCE 380-Water Resources and Wastewwater

Engineering

Departmental LaboratoriesThe department has several "hands on" laboratories

that have both a research and teaching focus. Each of ourlabs is directed by faculty members that work closely withstudents to enhance their learning experience. Thedescription below gives a brief introduction that will helpyou understand the purpose of each lab.

Integrated Systems Facility (ISF)The Integrated Systems Facility in the Engineering

Management & Systems Engineering Department(www.web.mst.edu/~isf) is a state-of-the-art 5000 squarefoot facility housing seven work cells with over $1,000,000worth of modern manufacturing equipment. The facilityaims to provide an excellent foundation for undergraduateand graduate level courses, M.S. and Ph.D. theses, andresearch. ISF provides a strong educational background inthe areas of manufacturing processes, computer aideddesign and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), quality assuranceand control, process planning, scheduling, packaging, shopfloor control, automation in manufacturing, computerintegrated manufacturing, and flexible manufacturingsystems. Automation and integration in manufacturing isthe major focus of research at the Integrated SystemsFacility. In that scope, ISF deals with a wide spectrum ofresearch from process planning to shop floor control anddeepens the understanding of processes and systems intoday's complex manufacturing environment. The researchcarried out at the Integrated System Facility is anticipatedto make both the local and state-manufacturing base morecompetitive by increasing the rate of innovation andresponsiveness to changing needs. The ISF also providestechnical service and technological support to industry atlocal and state levels.

Smart Engineering Systems Lab (SESL)The Department established the Smart Engineering

Systems Lab (SESL) to develop approaches in buildingcomplex systems that can adapt in the environments inwhich they operate. The term "smart" in the contextindicates physical systems that can interact with theirenvironment and adapt to changes both in space and time

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by their ability to manipulate the environment throughself-awareness and perceived models of the world basedon both quantitative and qualitative information. Theemerging fields of artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic,evolutionary programming, chaos, wavelets, fractels,complex systems, and virtual reality provide essential toolsfor designing such systems.

The focus of the SESL is in developing smartengineering architectures that integrate and/or enhancethe current and future technologies necessary fordeveloping smart engineering systems while illustratingthe real life applications of these architectures. The smartengineering systems design and operations cut across adiversity of disciplines, namely manufacturing, electrical,computer, and mechanical, biomedical, civil and otherrelated fields such as applied mathematics, cognitivesciences, biology and medicine. Current research topicsinclude data mining, artificial life, evolutionary robotics,internet-based pattern recognition, and systemsarchitecture based on DoDAF framework. Capabilities ofthe developed computational intelligence models aredemonstrated physically in the lab through miniautonomous research robots. Visit our website at:http://web.mst.edu /~sesl/index.htm.

Sustainable Design Lab (SDL)The Sustainable Design Lab (SDL) in the Engineering

Management & Systems Engineering Department has beenestablished under the National Science Foundation andindustry grants such as AT&T, Society of ManufacturingEngineering (SME), Halliburton, and Lucent Technologies.The mission of the SDL is to establish a state-of-the-artresearch and teaching facility for advancing technologiesenabling rapid and sustainable product realization. Theresearch and teaching topics pursued at SDL include thefollowing: environmentally conscious design andmanufacturing, life cycle engineering, lean enterprisethinking, lean and rapid response manufacturing,integrated product/process design (IPPD), CAD/CAM,reverse engineering, design automation, design forassembly and manufacture (DFMA), and supply chainmanagement. Additional information about SDL and itsvarious activities can be found at www.mst.edu/~sdl.

Design Engineering Center (DEC)The center is one of the outreach arms of the

Engineering Management & Systems EngineeringDepartment. The focus is on research and service activitiesin support of the educational goals of the departmentthrough externally funded projects. Current areas ofresearch include total quality management, concurrentengineering, Taguchi Methods®, quality engineering, the product development process, and design optimization. Additional information about the center and its variousactivities can be found at http://dec.mst.edu.

Laboratory for Investment and FinancialEngineering

The goal of the Laboratory for Investment andFinancial Engineering (www.mst.edu/~life) is to developtechniques and computational tools for increasing

investment and capital return while managing andreducing financial risk. This involves research into stocksand financial derivatives (options, futures, forwards,swaps), financial risk and uncertainty, financialforecasting, market efficiency and behavioral finance,fundamental and technical analysis, equity valuation, realoptions, and engineering economics. In cooperation withthe Smart Engineering Systems Lab, research in the labmay also involve the use of smart and intelligent systems,such as neural networks, fuzzy logic, genetic andevolutionary algorithms, expert systems, intelligentagents, artificial life, chaos and fractals, and dynamic andcomplex systems. Data mining, principal componentanalysis and various other forms of applied statistics arealso used. Members of the lab have access to financial dataand various financial modeling software packages.

Additional InformationFor additional information you can call our main

department phone at 573-341-4572 or 800-441-5218 oryou can visit our web page at http://emse.mst.edu/.

EnglishThe Department of English and Technical

Communication has entered into a cooperative agreementwith the Department of English of the University ofMissouri – St. Louis to offer the Master of Arts in English.A maximum of 12 graduate semester hours may be takenat MST (with no more than 9 credit hours at the 300 level).

The program provides an avenue for place-boundsecondary teachers, traditional and non-traditionalMissouri S&T students, and other qualified residents ofSouth Central Missouri to pursue advanced work whetherfor career advancement or for personal and lifelonglearning and enrichment. The program is also designed tohelp a select group of incoming freshman to complete theirbachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years; for moreinformation, contact the Honor Academy (Master StudentFellowship Program).

Candidates for the M.A. in English must meet theadmission requirements of both the Graduate Schools andthe Departments of English at Missouri S&T and UMSL.Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, with at least24 hours in English above the freshman level, 12 inliterature courses. Normally only students with a gradepoint average of at least 3.0 in undergraduate Englishcourses and an overall average of 2.75 will be considered.Applicants must submit scores for the Graduate RecordExamination.

In general, students scoring below the 65th percentileon the verbal examination will not be accepted into theprogram. Students may retake the examination to improvetheir scores. In addition, the Departments require lettersof recommendation from two English professors withwhom the student has worked. The letters, theundergraduate record, and the Graduate RecordExamination scores will be the basis for the admissiondecision. Three emphasis areas are available: literature,composition, and creative writing. Students must submit

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fiction or poetry in application for the creative writingtrack.

Applications should be received by May 1 for fallsemester and for the summer session, and 1 Decemberfor the spring semester. Late applicants will be consideredbut cannot be assured of admission. For more information,contact the Missouri S&T Department of English andTechnical Communication.

Explosives EngineeringThe Explosives Engineering program offers a Master of

Science degree for students with bachelor’s degrees inengineering, science, or technology. Due to the age profileof the explosives industry and attrition of personnel, aswell as the rapid change in technology within this field,there is an immediate and growing need for highly trainedexplosives professionals in both the civilian explosive,mining, and civil excavating fields and government and thedefense industry. Employers are looking for engineers andscientists with sophisticated skills in the integration ofexlposives technology into complex systems in a widerange of applications. Employers are also seeking MSgraduates because they can move quickly into managerialpositions.

Faculty involved in a variety of explosives relatedresearch programs teach and direct the program inconjunction with instruction by industry specialists in awide range of applications. Students will haveopportunities to assist these faculty, both in research andteaching, as well as working alongside faculty andgraduate students in other engineering and science fields,such as Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, Chemical,Aerospace, Electrical, Geological and Materials Engineeringand Geology, Geophysics, Chemistry, and Physics. Theexplosives engineering faculty and students will be activein the leading professional societies such as theInternational Society for Explosives Engineers and thosein a wide range of associated areas.

The program requires a minimum of 30 hours ofgraduate credit and includes a thesis. A core of fourcourses is required of all students and a module of alliedcourses in departments outside of explosives engineeringin encouraged. A security background check is required.

Degree RequirementsThe MS degree with thesis requires the completion of

24 hours of graduate course work and six hours ofresearch (Exp Eng 490) and the successful completion anddefense of a research thesis. Four of the following corecourses are required of all MS students in ExplosivesEngineering:

ExpEng 307/MinEng 307 Principles of Explosives Engineering• ExpEng 350/MinEng 350 - Blasting Design and

Technology• ExpEng 351 - Demolition of Building and Structures• MinEng 383 - Tunneling and Underground Construction

Techniques

• ExpEng 402 - Environmental Controls for Blasting• ExpEng 406 - Scientific Instrumentation for Explosives

and Blasting

Geological EngineeringThe Department of Geological Sciences and

Engineering is home to three separate programs,Geological Engineering, Geology & Geophysics, andPetroleum Engineering. Geotechnics is a part of theGeological Engineering program.

Geological engineering is the application of theknowledge and principles of geology to the solution ofproblems in engineering practice. These applicationsinclude the evaluation of geological conditions forenvironmental protection studies, for groundwaterresource and pollution investigations, for mineral andenergy development, for site selection of civil worksfacilities and for land use and environmental impactanalysis.

The geological engineering laboratories are wellequipped for research relating to physical and hydraulicproperties of rock, groundwater hydrology, remotesensing, and geographic information systems. Computerapplications are emphasized, and the department has alaboratory equipped with a variety of personal computerequipment for student use. A groundwater hydrologylaboratory is equipped to conduct research in subsurfacefluid flow and computer facilities are available for themodeling of flow through porous media.

Recent research projects in the GE program include:• Designing excavatng tools for geomaterials on earth

and in space.• Studying blasting efficiency for enhancing productivity

in the mining industry.• Applying mining methods to potential space mining

applications, and reducing the size of asteroid on potential collision courses with earth.

• Global sustainability.• Shale gas and other unconventional energy sources.• Geologic membrane processes.• Developing a rock fall hazard rating system for

Missouri highways.• Using LIDAR to research the rock raveling process.• Multivariate cluster analysis of borehole discontinuity

data.• Developing a virtual geotechnical database for the

greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area.• Pilot seismic hazard assessment of the Granite City

Monk Mound and Columbia Bottom Quadrangles, St. Louis Metropolitan Area.

• Creation of a geologic GIS database for the St. Louis Metropolitan Area.

• Bridge deck delamination studies using ground penetrating radar.

• Detection of underground mines and caverns usinggeophysical methods.

• Subsurface imaging in Karst Terrain.• Bridge pier scour investigations.• Applying stochastic analysis to groundwater

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remediation design.• Developing sustainable point of use drinking water

systems in developing areas.• Using renewable energy systems to power active

groundwater pumping and remediation systems.• Characterizing the reliability of wind and solar energy

system prediction models.

The department maintains a computer learning centerand Geographic Information Systems Laboratory with PCs,and a variety of peripheral devices such as scanners,digitizers, and printers. ERDAS, IDRIS, Autocad Map andWorld, Arc View, and other software packages are availablefor instruction and research. Applications of GIS andRemote Sensing Technology which are stressed includesite characterization and selection, geologic hazardsmapping and terrain analysis. The department also offersa graduate certificate in Geotechnics.

Contact information, e-mail gee@umr.edu or visit ourwebsite at http://www.mst.edu/~gee.

Geology and GeophysicsGraduate work in Geology and Geophysics is offered

at both the master of science and doctoral levels.Programs are designed to provide you with anunderstanding of the fundamentals and principles ofgeology, geochemistry, and geophysics. Researchinvestigations comprise a significant part of each program,and at the doctoral level an original contribution to thescience is required.

Research emphasis of the program is in: 1) LowTemperature and Environmental Geochemistry; 2)Mineralogy/Petrology/Economic Geology; 3)Geophysics/Tectonics/Remote Sensing; and 4)Sedimentology/Paleontology/Petroleum Exploration.

In Geology and Geochemistry, opportunities forresearch at both the M.S. and Ph.D. levels are available inMining Geology, Petroleum Geology, Stratigraphy andSedimentation, Geochemistry, Clay Mineralogy, RemoteSensing, GIS, Palynology, Structural Geology, Igneous andMetamorphic Petrology, and Volcanology.

In Geophysics, opportunities for research at both theM.S. and Ph.D. levels are available in the areas ofReflection and Refraction Seismology, TheoreticalSeismology, Geophysical Data Analysis, Gravity,Magnetics, Seismic Hazards, and ComputationalGeophysics.

The study of the Earth and other planets includes allareas of scientific inquiry. To work effectively in so broada discipline requires considerable depth and breadth ofunderstanding of physical principles and advancedproficiency in mathematics, particularly for those studentscontemplating advanced studies in geophysics. A thoroughundergraduate training in an earth or physical science isordinarily regarded as necessary prerequisite for advancedstudy in geology or geophysics.

Earth sciences have been an integral part of theuniversity since its founding. The program has a long andproud history of faculty and students who have contributedto the advancement of the science and to mineral and

hydrocarbon exploration. The university was formerly theMissouri School of Mines. Because of the school’s traditionand location near the Missouri Lead District the emphasisof the department has been in hard rock exploration. Theprogram has now expanded to include Geochemistry,Geophysics, and Soft Rock Geology. Our graduates findemployment in mining, environmental, and petroleumindustries. It is our intention to provide the student with asufficiently diverse and complete education that he or shemay seek employment in any area of the earth sciences.

The program has a wide variety of equipment forresearch and exploration in geology, geochemistry, andgeophysics. In addition to its own facilities, the MissouriDepartment of Natural Resources, and the U.S. GeologicalSurvey’s mid-continent mapping division are also locatedin Rolla. Cooperative research with other departmentswithin the university or other campuses of the Universityof Missouri may be undertaken by our faculty and graduatestudents. Interaction with mining engineering, geologicalengineering, petroleum engineering, metallurgy,environmental engineering and various other programs/departments is routine. Cooperative programs are alsoundertaken with local mining companies, petroleumcompanies, or other industries using the skills andtechniques of the earth scientist. Thus, your researchinterests need not fall entirely within the interests of ourfaculty or within the bounds of the equipment directlyavailable within the program.

Although an advanced degree level is not arequirement for professional practice in geology orgeophysics, the B.S. should usually be considered apreparatory, the M.S. should be considered theprofessional degree, and the Ph.D. should be sought bycandidates interested in a career in teaching or research.The M.S. degree is typically granted with the thesis optiononly. A qualifying examination is required of all Ph.D.students within the third semester of residency or. Forstudents whose native language is not English, a minimumscore of 550 on the standard Test of English as a ForeignLanguage is generally required for admission.

GeotechnicsThe Geological Engineering Program at Missouri

University of Science and Technology offers an on-lineMasters of Engineering degree in Geotechnics. This web-based degree is designed for working professions, whoseupward mobility requires an advanced degree, but who donot wish to take an extended leave of absence tophysically attend college. The program is aninterdisciplinary masters degree program without arequired research component. Courses in Geological, Civil,and Mining Engineering can be applied to the degree. Theprogram is offered using distance-education methods andtherefore there is no formal residency requirement.

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Entrance RequirementsThis program is open to graduates holding a B.S.

degree in engineering or geology or other hard sciences.(For graduates of a non-engineering B.S. some bridgingcourses may be required). Prerequisite requirementsinclude at least one introductory course in physical geologyand one introductory course in rock mechanics or soilmechanics or equivalent. A minimum GRE score of 1100(verbal plus quantitative) is required as well as a minimumanalytical score of 3.5/5.0. (No GRE score is required ifstudents first complete the four course Certificate Programin Geotechnics). For international students, a TOEFL scoreof at least 550 is required, or an Internet based TOEFLscore of at least 80/120.

Course RequirementsThe M.E. degree program will require 30 semester

hours of graduate credit in 300 and 400 level courses. Thefollowing four core courses (12 hours) are required:

GeE 381-Int. Subsurface Hydrology &Cont. Trans. Mechs.GeE 371-Rock EngineeringGeE 341-Engineering Geology & GeotechnicsCE 315-Intermediate Soil Mechanics

orMin Eng 432-Rock Mechanics II

An additional 18 hours of coursework are required,included a 3 hour industrial (practice oriented) project(GeE 400). Of the total 30 credit hours required to obtainthe degree, a maximum of nine (9) credit hours ofgraduate-level work with a minimum grade of “B” can betransferred from other another institution, as long as thecourses have not been used towards another degree, andhave been approved by the student’s advisor. The balanceof the credit hours must be taken through Missouri S&T. Aminimum of fifteen (15) credit hours must be GeologicalEngineering courses.

Contact information e-mail gtech@mst.edu or visit ourwebsite at http://www.mst.edu/~gtech.

Information Science andTechnology

Information Science and Technology (IST) offers anM.S. degree program. Information technology hastransformed every aspect of our economy and society.Rapid spread of technology has generated the need forhighly trained professionals to implement and maintaininformation systems. The M.S. in Information Science andTechnology is designed to educate students in the design,development, and successful application of informationsystems in organizations.

Also offered are five graduate certificates. Human-Computer Interaction, Enterprise Resource Planning,Business Intelligence, Project Management (jointly offeredwith the Engineering Management and SystemsEngineering Department), and Psychology of Leadership(jointly offered with the Psychological ScienceDepartment) are for students who wish to specialize and

for working professionals who want to stay ahead ofrapidly changing technology. Each Graduate Certificateprogram consists of a four-course sequence from existinggraduate-level courses. Certificate credits earned bystudents admitted to the M.S. program will count towardtheir master’s degree. Students admitted just to theCertificate program will have non-matriculated status.However, if they complete the four-course sequence witha grade of “B” or better in each of the courses taken, theywill be admitted to the M.S. program if they so choose.

The faculty is active in studying the design andapplication of the web and has external support forresearch. Research experiences are integrated into theclassroom experience. Specially equipped researchlaboratories are available to support studies in human-computer interaction and experiments with computernetworks, as are general purpose computing laboratoriesthat are available to all students. A large number ofcomputing languages and special-purpose software toolsare available on various platforms. While instruction andresearch are on the leading edge of information systems,the department endeavors to keep class sizes small tofacilitate student and faculty interactions.

Admission RequirementsIn addition to those requirements stated in this

catalog, specific requirements for admission to the M.S. inInformation Science and Technology (thesis or nonthesis)are as follows:• Successful completion of an undergraduate degreefrom a recognized college or university with a GPA (gradepoint average or international equivalent) of 3.0/4.0 orbetter.• Submit scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT).• TOEFL or IELTS scores must be submitted if English isnot the candidate’s natural language.• Undergraduate coursework in Calculus; Statistics;Programming Languages with Data Structures;Information Systems; Relational Dtaabase ManagementSystems; and Computer Architecture must be shown.

***Please note that meeting the above requirements doesnot guarantee admission into the M.S. in InformationScience and Technology, but, rather, is used by theAdmissions committee in the decision-making process***

Degree RequirementsM.S. with Thesis: The M.S. degree with thesis requires

the completion of 24 hours of graduate course work (aminimum of 6 at the 400 level), 6 hours of research (IST490), and the successful completion and defense of aresearch thesis.

M.S. without Thesis: The M.S. degree without thesisrequires the completion of 30 hours of graduate coursework (a minimum of 9 at the 400 level).

The following core courses are required of all M.S.students in Information Science and Technology. Thesecourses are designated to insure that all IST mastersstudents study the four information systems perspectivesof networks and web design, human perception,

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application implementation, and organizational systems.• IST 351 Leadership in Technology-Based Organizations• IST 361 Information Systems Project Management• IST 385 Human Computer Interaction• IST 436 Internet Computing

IST Graduate CertificatesThe department of Business and Information

Technology offers a variety of graduate certificates. Eachcertificate program is open to persons holding a bachelorsdegree who have the required pre-requisites for thecourses in the program. A student must maintain anaverage cumulative grade of 3.0 or better in the certificatecourses in order to receive the graduate certificate.

Enterprise Resource PlanningERP is a combination of business management practice

and technology, where information technology integrateswith a company's core business processes to enable theachievement of business objectives. The Missouri S&Tprogram prepares undergraduate and graduate studentsfor positions as both technical and business consultants inthe ERP field. Students with a Graduate Certificate in ERPwill be eligible for an Missouri S&T-SAP Certificate,authorized by the SAP Corporation. A graduate levelstudent may receive an ERP Graduate Certificate from theDepartment of Business and Information Technology atMissouri S&T by completing four courses, consisting of tworequired courses:

ERP 346ERP 446

and two electives from the 300 and 400 level ERP coursesas outlined by their graduate advisor.

Human-Computer InteractionThe Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) graduate

certificate prepares students for positions as HCIspecialists with titles such as interface designer, usabilityanalyst, usability engineer, or similar titles. HCI specialistsbridge the gap between those who build technologies andthose who use them. A graduate level student mayreceive an HCI graduate certificate from the Business andInformation Technology department at Missouri S&T bycompleting four courses—three required courses:

IST 385 Human-Computer InteractionIST 386 HCI PrototypingIST 387 HCI Evaluation

and one advanced HCI elective from:IST 487 Research Methods in HCIIST 480 Web and New Media Studies

Psychology of LeadershipThe Graduate Certificate in the Psychology of

Leadership is designed to provide preparation to meet thechallenge of constant change and to interact effectivelywith individuals up and down the management structure.A graduate student may receive a Psychology ofLeadership Graduate Certificate from the Department of

Business and Information Technology at Missouri S&T bycompleting four courses--three from among:

PSYCH 308 Social PsychologyPSYCH 316 Psychology of LeadershipPSYCH 374 Organizational PsychologyERP 348 Strategic Enterprise Management SystemsIST 351 Leadership in Tech-Based Organizations

and one elective course from:PSYCH 350 Psychology of WomenPSYCH 372 Group DynamicsPSYCH 387 Social InfluenceIST 480 Social InformaticsIST 487 Research Methods in Human-Computer

Interaction

Business IntelligenceInterest in business intelligence has been a recent

strong theme among medium and large-sized businessemployers of our graduate students. In order to makeappropriate decisions, upper-level administration of anorganization needs to draw on the data from differentsystems in order to get a crisp picture of theorganizational performance and relay the results ineffective ways. Examples include the development oforganizational scorecards, dashboards, and other toolsthat provide a picture of how an organization isperforming. People capable of creating and maintainingsuch information are needed, but the in-depth educationnecessary for these people is available in only a fewplaces.

The Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligencefocuses on the technologies that allow an organization tomake effective business decisions based on operationaldata pulled together from many different sources. Thetarget audience consists of any individual who wouldmanage any type of IT professionals, databaseadministrators, business analysts, and any professionalwho would need to understand the technologies and theircapabilities.

A graduate level student may receive a GraduateCertificate in Business Intelligence from the InformationScience and Technology program within the Business andInformation Technology department at Missouri S&T bycompleting four courses. Two of the courses are required:

ERP 345 Use of Business IntelligenceIST/ERP 444 Essentials of Data Warehouses

The other two courses may be chosen from the following:ERP 346 ERP Systems Design and ImplementationERP 348 Strategic Enterprise Management SystemsERP 442 Customer Relationship ManagementIST 443 Information Retrieval and AnalysisIST 445 Database MarketingERP 448 Enterprise Performance Management

System Prototyping

Project ManagementThis certificate program aims to equip students to

successfully manage resources and to analyze, evaluate,and improve complex projects, allowing them to achieve

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Project Management Institute (PMI) standards in theproject management area. A graduate student mayreceive a Project Management Graduate Certificate fromthe Department of Business and Information Technologyat Missouri S&T by completing four courses--threerequired courses:

IST 361 Information Systems Project ManagementEMGT 458 Case Studies in Project ManagementEMGT 461 Global Project Management

and an elective from:EMGT 308 Economic Decision AnalysisEMGT 361 Project Management

Financial AssistanceFinancial assistance is available to graduate students

in the form of assistantships and fellowships. Researchopportunities for advanced students exist. For applicationsforms, contact the department.

Additional InformationVisit the departments web page at: http://ist.mst.edu

or contact us at 573-341-4482 or email us at:ist@mst.edu.

Manufacturing EngineeringManufacturing uses advanced technologies to

transform materials into new products or parts ofproducts. Today's manufacturing industry includes (but isnot limited to) Aerospace, Biotechnology, ElectronicEquipment Manufacturing, Engineering in machining andequipment, Food processing and supply, Light metals,Marine industries, etc.

The MST Manufacturing Engineering EducationProgram offers the interdisciplinary Master of Science (MS)and Master of Engineering (MEng) degrees on campus orthrough distance learning via the internet. Both degreeprograms are intended for a student with a BS degree inengineering to learn about modern manufacturingtechnologies involving computers and automation.

Also offered are two graduate manufacturingengineering certificate programs. Manufacturing Systemsand CAD/CAM & Rapid Product Realization are for workingprofessionals who want to stay ahead of rapidly changingtechnology.

The Graduate Certificate Program consists of a four-course sequence from existing graduate-level courses.While the students admitted to the Certificate Program willhave non-matriculated status, if they complete the four-course sequence with a grade of “B” or better in each ofthe courses taken, they will be admitted to the M.S.program if they so choose. The Certificate credits taken bystudents admitted to the M.S. program will count towardtheir master’s degree.

The MS program is a research-oriented degree wherethe courses supplement the thesis research. The MEprogram is designed such that the course selection isflexible and the student is allowed to take courses

pertaining to his or her area of interest. A practice-orientated project is required by the ME program, whichprovides an opportunity for the student to participate in apractical project related to a manufacturing process. TheME program is structured so that individuals, such asworking engineers, who wish to improve their knowledgeand skills can complete their degree in one year.

The basic admission requirements include 1) B.S.degree in an ABET accredited engineering program; and2) Ranked in upper third of undergraduate class OR a GPAgreater than 3.0/4.0. The following test scores arerequired:

• A Minimum GRE verbal plus quantitative score of 1100 and a minimum analytical score of 3.5 are required.

• For those not speaking English as their nativelanguage, a TOEFL score of 88 internet-based, a 230computer based or 570 paper based is required.

The MS program requires 30 credit hours and a thesis:12 credit hours from the Manufacturing Core Areas;6 credit hours of 400 level courses in Manufacturing; 3 credit hours of approved Mathematics/ Computer Science or any suggested Manufacturing courses, 6 credit hours for thesis research,3 credit hours of graduate courses in Manufacturing.

The ME Program requires 30 credit hours and apractice–oriented project. The course requirements include12 credit hours from the Manufacturing Core Areas, 6credit hours of 400 level courses in Manufacturing; 3 credithours of approved Mathematics/Computer Science or anysuggested Manufacturing courses, 3 credit hours for workrelated to the practice-oriented project, and 6 credit hoursof graduate courses in Manufacturing. The practice-orientated project is defined by the student and academicadvisor. At the end of the project experience, the studentshould demonstrate not only the proficiency of operatingcertain manufacturing processes, but also the capability toimprove the process. At the end of the ME program, apresentation and a report documenting the practiceoriented projects are required. For both programs, at most6 credit hours of two hundred level classes can becompleted in the degree.

For both programs, each student must take at leastone course from each of the core areas in ManufacturingEngineering during his or her first two semesters ofgraduate work. The core requirements may be deemedsatisfied if a student has already taken a core course as atechnical elective in his or her undergraduate program,thus allowing more freedom in the selection of othercourses. The related courses in Manufacturing Core Areasare selected and offered from various departments.

The Manufacturing Core Areas include:• Materials and Manufacturing Processes• Process, Assembly and Product Engineering• Manufacturing Competitiveness• Manufacturing System Design

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The Graduate committee for each student in theinterdisciplinary Master of Science degree program willconsist of three faculty of which at least two must be fromthe Manufacturing Education Committee (MEC). The majoradvisor should also be a member of the ManufacturingEducation Committee. The Master of Engineering studentdoes not need a committee, but the advisor should befrom MEC. MEC is formed by over 40 faculty membersfrom various departments, such as Ceramic Engineering,Chemical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical andComputer Engineering, Engineering Management,Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, MetallurgicalEngineering, Mining Engineering, and BusinessAdministration. For details regarding the application,curriculum, courses in Manufacturing Core Areas, and MECfaculty, you may also wish to explore the program’s webpage at: http://mfge.mst.edu. Some examples of researchareas in which you can specialize include:

• Design for Manufacturing/Assembly• CAD/CAM/CIM• Product/Process Development• Manufacturing Management• Manufacturing Processes• Manufacturing Materials• Lean Manufacturing• Rapid Product Realization• Programmable Controllers• Assembly & Automation• Manufacturing Plant Layout• Jig, Fixture & Tool Design• CNC machining• Environmentally Friendly Manufacturing• Product Quality Control

This is a truly interdisciplinary program, which willprovide you with a variety of options in manufacturing. Theexisting laboratories which can be used in this proposedprogram include Computer Integrated Manufacturing Lab(CIM lab), Agile Manufacturing and Automated InspectionLab (AMAIL), Rapid Prototyping Lab, Laser AidedManufacturing Processes (LAMP) Lab, Augmented RealityLab, High Pressure Waterjet Lab, Sustainable Design Lab,Laser Welding Lab, Composite Manufacturing Lab,Computer Vision Lab, Lab for Industrial Automation andFlexible Machining, Automated PC Board Milling Machine,Foundry to Melt and Cast Ferrous and Non-ferrous Alloys,Intelligent Control of Machining Lab and Digital Image andSignal Processing Lab.

Graduate CertificatesCAD/CAM & Rapid Product RealizationCertificate

One each from the four core areas in theManufacturing Engineering program as outlined below:

Course I: ME 363-Computer Applications in MechanicalEngineering Design

Course II: ME 308-Rapid Product Design andOptimization; EMgt 354/ME 357-Integrated Product and Process Design

Course III: ME 459-Advanced Topics in Design andManufacturing

Course IV: Select one from the following courses:AE/EMgt/ME-360 Probabilistic Engineering Design; ME356-Design for Manufacture

Manufacturing Systems CertificateFour course sequence, one each from the four core

areas listed below:

Course I-Materials and Manufacturing ProcessesME 382-Introduction to Composite Materials &

Structures;Mt Eng 305-Nondestructive Testing;Mt Eng 307-Metals Casting;MSE 325-Materials Selection in Mechanical Design.

Course II-Process, Assembly and Product EngineeringEMgt 345/ME 357-Integrated product Design;ME 308-Rapid Product Design and Optimization; ME 363-Computer Applications in Mechanical

Engineering Design

Course III-Manufacturing CompetitivenessEMgt 309-Six Sigma;AE/ME 360 Probabilistic Engineering Design;EMgt 364-Value Analysis;EMgt 372-Production Planning and Scheduling; EMgt 385-Statistical Process Control;EMgt 472-Lean Manufacturing

Course IV-Manufacturing Systems DesignME 356-Design for Manufacture;EMgt 334-Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Systems;ME 355-Automation in Manufacturing;ME 459-Advance Topics in Design and

Manufacturing

Materials Science andEngineering

The Materials Science and Engineering departmentoffers a variety of educational and research opportunitiesfor graduate study including degree programs in materialsscience and engineering, ceramic engineering, andmetallurgical engineering. The department offers thefollowing degrees: M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science andEngineering, M.S. and Ph.D. in Ceramic Engineering, andM.S. and Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineering. Furtherinformation regarding these degree programs may befound below and under the individual degree programswithin this catalog.

The requirement for entry into one of these programsincludes a baccalaureate degree in Materials Science orEngineering, Ceramic Engineering or Science, GlassScience or Technology, or Metallurgical Science or

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Engineering. A baccalaureate degree in Physics,Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline mayalso be acceptable.

In the areas of glass, ceramic, and biomaterials, theDepartment carries out research in electronic ceramics,high temperature materials, structural ceramics,composites, ceramic processing, laser glasses, and nuclearwaste encapsulation glasses. Fundamental and appliedinterests include structure and its relation to the propertiesof ceramics and glasses; defect chemistry,thermochemistry and phase equilibria; electrical,dielectric, optical, thermal and mechanical properties ofceramics; ceramic-ceramic, ceramic-metal, and ceramic-polymer composites; compositional effects on the opticalproperties and chemical corrosion of glass; solid oxide fuelcells; high temperature superconducting ceramics;ferroelectric ceramics; glasses and ceramics for biomedicalapplications such as drug delivery and medical implants;and processing, forming, and microstructure control ofstructural and functional ceramics. The Department hasextensive facilities for the synthesis, forming, andfabrication of ceramics and glasses, as well as for thedetailed characterization of the properties of ceramics. Amechanical testing laboratory is available forcharacterizing mechanical properties under controlledtemperature and atmospheric conditions.

In the areas of Metallurgical Science and Engineering,the Department carries out research in physical andmechanical metallurgy, extractive metallurgy, metalscasting, joining and forming, and manufacturingmetallurgy. Additional research activities include frictionstir welding and adaptations known as friction stirprocessing. Interdisciplinary research opportunities arealso available in other areas of specialization throughcollaborations with faculty members in other engineeringand science departments on campus. The departmentfoundry has research facilities for green sand casting,centrifugal casting, lost foam casting, and permanent moldcasting, together with a variety of metal joining processes.Principal research interests include metal deposition, hightemperature and intermetallic compounds, powdermetallurgy, plasma spray deposition, and electro-metallurgical processes, environmental aspects of metalmanufacturing, and treatment of metals industry wastes.Capabilities for research in these areas include anapparatus for studying mixing in reactors, a vacuuminduction furnace, a plasma smelting furnace, and a metalatomizing pilot plant.

In the area of biomaterials the department carries outresearch in the synthesis and characterization of novelbiomaterials, the design and fabrication of scaffolds fortissue engineering of biological tissues, interactions ofbiomaterials with living systems, and tissue-engineeredrestoration of biological tissues.

The Department also has a strong affiliation with theGraduate Center for Materials Research at Missouri S&T,which houses major instrumentation for materialscharacterization. Faculty members within the MSEDepartment are either Senior Research Investigators orResearch Investigators in this nationally recognized center.Facilities available within the MRC to support graduate

research include electron microscopy, thermal analysis,Auger Electron Spectroscopy, FIB (Focused Ion Beam) x-ray diffraction, together with grazing incidence for filmanalysis, among others. Extensive capabilities formaterials coatings, preparation and analysis are alsoavailable.

The Department is a participating institution in anNSF-sponsored Center for Dielectric Studies at thePennsylvania State University. Dielectric ceramics for highenergy density applications form a major focus of thedepartment's research activities in this center.

Degree RequirementsM.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered in Materials

Science and Engineering. Students may apply for eitherdegree and may be admitted directly to the Ph.D. programupon approval (i.e., there is no M.S. requirement).Depending upon their intended career path, students maybe encouraged to pursue one of the MSE graduate degreesor other degree programs noted above.

The total number of hours required for the M.S. inMaterials Science and Engineering is 30. The M.S. withthesis is oriented toward the completion of a researchproject and the degree requirements are 18 hours ofcourse work and 12 hours of research. It is recommendedthat the student complete the core courses offered by thedepartment including MSE 421, 422 and 423, which aregraduate level crystallography, thermodynamics andkinetics. At least 6 hours of course work must be 400 levelcourses. It is recommended that six additional hours becompleted outside of the department. The other coursesare chosen with the approval of the advisor.

For the non-thesis M.S. degree in Materials Scienceand Engineering, 30 hours of course work must becompleted with a minimum of 12 hours at the 400 level.

The total number of hours required for the Ph.D.degree in Materials Science and Engineering is 72. Ph.D.students are required to complete the three core courses,MSE 421, 422, and 423. To advance to Ph.D. candidacy,the student must take and pass a qualifying exam. Thismust be completed prior to the beginning of the fifthsemester after entering the graduate program. Studentsmust also take and pass the comprehensive exam inaccordance with Missouri S&T rules.

Mathematics and StatisticsThe Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers

programs leading to the M.S. in applied mathematics,either with or without a thesis, the Master of Science forTeachers degree, and the Ph.D. in Mathematics. The M.S.in applied mathematics and the Ph.D. in Mathematics canbe pursued with either a Mathematics or a Statisticsemphasis. The M.S. is recommended, but not required, asa prerequisite for the Ph.D. If you intend to pursue thedoctorate without obtaining a master’s degree, 32 hours ofgraduate credit are required before you may register as adoctoral candidate. These hours should be selected so thatyou will have obtained an introduction to modern andlinear algebra, analysis, statistics and topology if selecting

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the mathematics emphasis, and to linear algebra,probability mathematical statistics, and statisticalinference if choosing the statistics emphasis, by the end ofyour first year of graduate study.

The program for the M.S. degree without a thesis mustinclude at least 33 hours of graduate credit, nine hours ofwhich must be lecture courses at the 400-level. For theM.S. degree with thesis, the program must include at least30 hours of graduate credit, at least six hours of whichmust be lecture courses at the 400-level and six or morehours of which must be Graduate Research, MATH or STAT490. Candidates in a non-thesis program must pass a finalcomprehensive examination while candidates in a thesisprogram must pass an oral thesis defense. All M.S.candidates are encouraged to include in their programcourses in engineering and science which are closelyrelated to their research in Mathematics or Statistics. Forthose intending to terminate study at the M.S. level,specializations supporting specific career goals arepossible.

The Master of Science for Teachers program isprimarily designed for secondary school teachers in thePhysical Sciences and Mathematics. The program of studymust include at least 32 hours of courses numbered above200 in Science and Mathematics, three hours of whichmust be at the 400-level. Candidates must pass a finalcomprehensive examination.

The Mathematics and Statistics Department also offersgraduate certificates in Financial Mathematics andPsychometrics. (See Academic Programs for graduatecertificate details.)

A program for the Ph.D. degree includes about 30hours of breadth in graduate level Mathematics andStatistics, about 30 hours of courses in or outside of thedepartment representing a field of specialization, andabout 30 hours devoted to the dissertation. The specificprogram for a candidate is designed jointly by thecandidate and the candidate’s advisory committee. Aqualifying examination, usually taken soon aftercompletion of the M.S. degree or equivalent course work,is required. For those obtaining a doctoral degree withemphasis in Mathematics a reading knowledge of onemodern foreign language, typically either French, German,or Russian, is required. Those whose doctoral emphasis isstatistics, knowledge in a programming language such asC, C++, or Fortran and programming expertisedemonstrated through an approved project is required. Attimes approved by the advisory committee, candidatesmust pass both written and oral comprehensiveexaminations. These examinations may cover coursesoutside the department. The dissertation is expected torepresent original research and to meet the standardordinarily required for publication in one of the journalsdevoted to reporting research in the selected field.

Fellowships and graduate assistantships are availableto well qualified applicants. Detailed information aboutthese opportunities may be obtained from the departmentchair or the director of graduate studies. Additionalinformation is available electronically at: www.mst.edu/mathstat/.

The department faculty and graduatestudents along with graduate instruction and researchactivities are housed in the Rolla Building. The RollaBuilding, erected 1871, was the original home of theUniversity of Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy.

Mechanical EngineeringThe Mechanical Engineering Program in the

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineeringoffers comprehensive graduate education in a number ofareas. The principal areas include: dynamics and controls;heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC);manufacturing; materials and structures; mechanicaldesign; and thermal and fluid systems. A great variety ofinterdisciplinary programs meeting specific objectives areavailable. The Mechanical Engineering Program offers themaster of science, doctor of philosophy, and doctor ofengineering degrees.

The department offers several graduate certificateprograms in both Aerospace Engineering and MechanicalEngineering. Details of certificate programs can be foundat the end of Mechanical Engineering program listing.

The master of science thesis program consists of aminimum of 30 semester hours, normally including 24hours of course work with nine hours from the mechanicalengineering core curriculum and at least six hours inmathematics and/or computer science. At least six credithours of 400-level course work must be from the majorfield of study. In addition, a thesis from research that isequivalent to at least six credit hours in a major area mustbe prepared. A master of science non-thesis programconsists of a minimum of 30 semester hours, including atleast 21 hours of course work within the department, ofwhich six hours must be from two mechanical engineeringareas in the mechanical engineering core curriculum, andat least six hours from outside the department. At leastnine credit hours of 400-level course work must be fromthe major field of study.

The Mechanical Engineering core curriculum consistsof six areas: fluid mechanics; manufacturing; materialsand structures; mathematics; mechanics and systemdesign; and thermal science.

A candidate for the degree of doctor of engineeringmust complete the equivalent of three years (sixsemesters) of full-time work beyond the bachelor's degreefor a total of at least 90 semester hours. The six semestersmust include a minimum of two semesters in residence atRolla with a graduate registration of at least 12 hours persemester. At least two semesters above the M.S. must bein residence at Missouri S&T with a registration of at leastsix hours per semester. The course work must be directedtoward two major engineering areas plus one area fromthe physical sciences, mathematics, or another field ofengineering. In addition, a non-technical group of coursesof 9 to 12 hours is required. The formal course work isexpected to consist of at least 65 hours (the average is 72hours). In addition to the formal course work, thecandidate is expected to complete an internship with anindustrial organization. This internship will consist of aminimum of one year of planned and approved high-level

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engineering experience. At the end of the internshipperiod, the candidate will prepare a dissertation which willearn from 18 to 25 hours credit and will be included in thetotal of 90 hours for the degree of doctor of engineering.

A student pursuing the doctor of philosophy degreenormally follows a program of 90 semester hours beyondthe B.S. degree or 60 semester hours beyond the M.S.degree. For those with M.S. degree, the 60 hours willconsist of 24 hours of course work and 36 hours of thesisresearch. The Ph.D. course work must satisfy thedepartmental core course requirements for the M.S.degree. For the 24 hours of course work, a minimum of 12hours must be completed within the department and atleast three credit hours of mathematics/statistics. At leastnine credit hours of course work must be at the 400-levelin the major field of study. In addition to these courserequirements, a candidate must prepare a dissertationbased on analytical and/or experimental research in amajor area. This research must be equivalent to aminimum of 36 hours beyond the M.S. degree. There areno foreign language requirements for the master ofscience, doctor of engineering and doctor of philosophydegrees in mechanical engineering. However, a readingknowledge of one foreign language, German, French orRussian, may be required for the doctor of philosophydegree if the candidate's advisory committee feels that itis necessary.

A candidate for the degree of doctor of philosophymust pass a qualifying examination. The qualifyingexamination consists of taking a minimum of nine credithours of approved graduate course work at the 300- and400-level, including six hours in the major field, of whichthree hours must be at the 400-level, and three hours ofmathematics/statistics. To pass the qualifying exami-nation, a student must have obtained a grade of B orbetter for all the courses with a GPA of at least 3.25.

The comprehensive examination and the finalexamination, consisting of the dissertation defense, areconducted according to the rules of the Graduate Facultyand the department. The Graduate Faculty has residencyrequirements which must be satisfied by all doctoralstudents.

Some examples of research areas a candidate couldspecialize in are: acoustics; biomechanics; combustion andI. C. engines; computational fluid dynamics; computer-aided design; design methodology; dynamics andcontrols; heating, ventilation and air-conditioning(environmental control); heat transfer; laser-aidedmanufacturing; manufacturing and machining processes;materials and structures; mechanisms and robotics;mechatronics; micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS);thermal-fluid and energy systems; tribology; virtual realityand rapid prototyping.

The Department of Mechanical and AerospaceEngineering has many well-equipped laboratories that arelocated on the main campus, and a subsonic-flowlaboratory in an off-campus facility. Some of the speciallyequipped laboratories on campus include: aerospace flowlaboratory; advanced machining laboratory, augmentedreality laboratory, composite materials manufacturing andcharacterization laboratory, computational radiative

transfer laboratory, convection heat transfer laboratory,electromechanical transducer development laboratory,environmental control group laboratory, fluid dynamicsand combustion laboratories, internal combustion engineand spray laboratories, laboratory for industrialautomation and flexible manufacturing, laser-basedmanufacturing laboratory, rapid prototyping laboratory,radiative heat transfer laboratory, robotics laboratory,structural health monitoring laboratory and weldinglaboratory.

Graduate Certificate Programs (MAE) The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace

Engineering offers six Graduate Certificate programs. Thecertificate program consists of a four-course sequencefrom existing graduate-level courses. The GraduateCertificate program is available to all individuals holding aBS degree in an appropriate engineering discipline whohave a minimum of two years of professional experience orare currently accepted into a graduate degree program inthe Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.While the students admitted to the Certificate Program willhave non-matriculated status, if they complete the four-course sequence with a grade of B or better in each of thecourses taken, they will be admitted to the M.S. programif they so choose. The Certificate credits taken by studentsadmitted to the M.S. program will count toward theirmaster's degrees. Currently, most classes offered in theGraduate Certificate are offered over the internet.

AD/CAM and Rapid Product RealizationGraduate Certificate CurriculumArea I.Mech Eng 363-Computer Applications in MechanicalEngineering Area II. Select one from the following courses:Eng Mgt 354/ Mech Eng 357-Integrated Product and

Process Design.Mech Eng 308-Rapid Product Design and Optimization.Area III.Mech Eng 459-Advanced Topics in Design and

Manufacturing.Area IV. Select one from the following courses:Mech Eng 356-Design for Manufacture. AE/Eng Mgt / Mech Eng 301.

Composite Materials and StructuresGraduate Certificate Curriculum

Students enrolled in this graduate certificate programwill take the four courses from the following. Alternativecourses can be substituted with the departmental approvaldependent on the availability of the courses listed below.Mc Eng 336/Ae Eng 336: Fracture MechanicsMc Eng 382/Ae Eng 311: Introduction to Composite

Materials and Structures. Mc Eng 484/Ae Eng 484: Mechanics of Laminated

Composite Structures.Mc Eng 485/Ae Eng 485: Mechanics of Composite

Materials.

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This certificate program allows working professionalsto keep current with the rapid pace of technologicalchanges in the area of engineering mechanics and to earna graduate certificate in their field of interest.Furthermore, this program provides students with theopportunity to improve their academic record for possibleadmission to the MS degree program in Mechanical orAerospace Engineering. All courses are available over theInternet.

The certificate program consists of four coursesdelivered as part of the MS degree program in EngineeringMechanics. Choose classes covering topics like continuummechanics, solid mechanics, stability, fracture mechanics,composites, fatigue analysis, plates, shells, and laminatedcomposites.

Engineering MechanicsGraduate Certificate Curriculum

Students enrolled in this Graduate Certificate programwill have a choice from the following list of courses offeredto graduate students in Mechanical or AerospaceEngineering:

Mc Eng 311-Introduction to Continuum Mechanics. Mc Eng/Ae Eng 320-Advanced Mechanics of Materials. Mc Eng/Ae Eng 334-Stability of Engineering Structures. Mc Mc Eng/Ae Eng 336-Fracture Mechanics.Mc Eng 338/Mc Eng 344-Fatigue Analysis. Mc Eng 382/Ae Eng 311-Introduction to Composite

Materials and Structures. Mc Eng /Ae Eng 422-Applied Linear ElasticityMc Eng 430-Theory of Plates. Mc Eng/Ae Eng 484-Analysis of Laminated Composite

Structures.

Manufacturing SystemsGraduate Certificate Curriculum

For the Manufacturing Systems Graduate CertificateProgram the students will need to take four coursesequence, one each from the four core areas in theManufacturing Engineering program as outlined below:

Course I - Materials and Manufacturing ProcessesME 382-Introduction to Composite Materials & Structures. MET 305-Nondestructive Testing. MET 307-Metals Casting. MSE 325-Materials Selection in Mechanical Design. Course II - Process, Assembly and ProductEngineeringEMgt 354/ME 357-Integrated Product and Process Design.ME 308-Rapid Product Design and Optimization.ME 363-Computer Applications in Mechanical Engineering.Course III - Manufacturing CompetitivenessEMgt 309-Introduction to the Six Sigma Way.AE/ME 360-Probabilistic Engineering Design. EMgt 364-Value Analysis.EMgt 372-Production Planning and Scheduling.EMgt 385-Statistical Process Control.EMgt 472-Lean Manufacturing.

Course IV – Manufacturing Systems DesignME 356-Design for Manufacture.EMgt 334-Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems.ME 355-Automation in Manufacturing. ME 459-Advance Topics in Design and Manufacturing.

Manufacturing AutomationGraduate Certificate Curriculum

Students pursuing a graduate certificate inManufacturing Automation through the MechanicalEngineering or Engineering Management programs willselect two courses from Group I and two courses fromGroup II.Group I:AE/EE/ME 301, Emgt/ME 344, ME 353, ME 355, ME 363,ME 453, ME 455.Group II:EE 332, EE 335, Emgt 334, Emgt 434.Ae Eng/Mc Eng/EE 378-Mechatronic. EE 332-Plantwide Process Control. EE 335-Advanced PLC. Egmt 334 Computer Integrated Manufacturing Systems. EMgt/Mc Eng 344-Interdisciplinary Problems in

Manufacturing Automation. EMgt 434-Advanced Manufacturing Systems Integration. Mc Eng 353-Computer Numerical Control of

Manufacturing Processes. Mc Eng 355-Manufacturing Automation. Mc Eng 363-Principles and Practices of Computer Aided

Design. Mc Eng 453–Advanced CNC of Manufacturing Processes

and Engineering Metrology. Mc Eng 455-Modeling and Control of Manufacturing

Processes.

Mechanical and Aerospace Control SystemsGraduate Certificate Curriculum

Students pursuing a graduate certificate in ControlSystems will select two courses from Group I and twocourses from Group II.Group I:Mc Eng/Ae Eng 381, Mc Eng/Ae Eng 401, Mc Eng/Ae Eng479Group II:Ae Eng 361, EE 331, EE 431, EE 432 Ae Eng 361-Flight Dynamics: Stability and Control.EE 331-Digital Control. EE 431-Linear Control Systems.EE 432-Optimal Control and Estimation. Mc Eng/Ae Eng 381–Mechanical and Aerospace Control

Systems. Mc Eng/Ae Eng 401-Linear and Nonlinear Estimation:

Theory and Applications. Mc Eng/Ae Eng 479-Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanical

and Aerospace Systems.

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Metallurgical EngineeringThe metallurgical engineering program in the

Department of Materials Science & Engineering offerscomprehensive graduate education in a number of areasincluding physical and mechanical metallurgy, extractivemetallurgy, metals casting, joining and forming, andmanufacturing metallurgy. Additional research oppor-tunities include friction stir welding and friction stirprocessing. Further information on these opportunitiesand facilities available to carry out research inmetallurgical engineering may be found under MaterialsScience & Engineering.

Degree RequirementsM.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered in Metallurgical

Engineering. Recognizing the educational value ofresearch, most metallurgical engineering M.S. degreecandidates complete a thesis program. Non-thesisexceptions may be granted in special circumstances.

The total number of hours required for the M.S. inMetallurgical Engineering is 30. A minimum of 6 hours 400level lectures and a minimum of 11 hours graduateresearch on the Missouri S&T campus are required. Amaximum of 6 hours 200 level lectures may be accepted.

The minimum number of hours (beyond the bachelor'sdegree) required for the Ph.D. in Metallurgical Engineeringis 72. At least 12 hours of course work outside metallurgyis recommended, a minimum of 24 hours will bedissertation research, and a minimum of 24 hours mustbe course work. Students will also be required to takeand pass qualifying and comprehensive exams inaccordance with Missouri S&T rules.

Mining EngineeringThe Mining Engineering Program in the Department of

Mining and Nuclear Engineering offers the Master ofEngineering (M.E.), Master of Science (M.S.), Doctor ofPhilosophy (Ph.D.), and Doctor of Engineering (D.Eng.)degrees in Mining Engineering. Mining Engineering alsooffers a graduate certificate in Explosives Engineering. TheM.S. and Ph.D. degrees require research components forprogram completion. The core research strength includesurface and underground mining methods and machinery,mine planning and design, rock mechanics and groundcontrol, explosives sciences and engineering, systemsengineering and operations research, waterjet and novelexcavation engineering, mine plant design andmaintenance, mine health and safety, mine ventilation andatmospheric control, coal mining, mining economics, andenvironmental aspects of mining.

The M.S. degree requires a minimum of 30 credithours, including the required research for the thesisreport. Minimum requirements include 6 credit hours for400-level courses, 6 credit hours for courses outside themajor and 6 credit hours toward thesis research. M.S.candidates must pass a final oral examination of thethesis. The Ph.D. degree in Mining Engineering requires aminimum of 3 years of full-time study beyond theBachelors degree, including research work for the

dissertation. Ph.D. candidates must complete at least 15credit hours of course work at Missouri S&T and arerequired to pass the qualifying, comprehensive and finaloral examinations of the Ph.D. research. The Missouri S&Tgraduate calendar must be consulted for all the detailedregulations and requirements for completing any graduatedegree in Mining Engineering at Missouri S&T. The M.E.degree is distance education-based and requires a problemreport or design project for program completion.

Graduate studies and research are greatly enhancedby laboratories in McNutt Hall (on Missouri S&T campus)and major research facilities (on university property ashort distance southwest of the campus). A mineventilation laboratory provides facilities for detailed studiesof airflow and air distribution. The rock mechanicslaboratory offers modern facilities for the mechanicaltesting of rocks by universal testing machines, direct shearapparatus, and various nondestructive techniques. Astate-of-the-art Computer Learning Center supportsgraduate studies, and a broad suite of mining- relatedsoftware applications is available. Industry sites alsoprovide appropriate experimental research facilities andequipment to aid faculty research.

Major facilities include the Rock Mechanics andExplosive Research Center (RMERC), the Western MiningSafety & Health Training and Translation Center(WMSHTTC), and the Experimental Mine. RMERC, foundedin 1964, provides research leadership in a broad range ofscientific and engineering fields. RMERC houses researchfacilities and equipment for conducting rock mechanics,high-pressure waterjet and explosives and propellantscience and engineering. WMSHTTC is a consortium offour mining schools, including Missouri S&T as the leadinginstitution, Colorado School of Mines, University of Utahand Montana Tech, established by the National Institutefor Occupational Safety and Health to pursue research andtechnologies in mine health and safety for promotingworkplace health and safety.

Missouri S&T's Experimental Mine is one of only a fewsuch facilities found on a university campus for mineralengineering education purposes. The facility is usedprimarily for instruction and research in mining and otherengineering disciplines. The experimental mine has morethan 1,500 linear feet of horizontal underground passageswith two adits, four vertical shafts and two adjacentquarries. The mine plant has electrical power, compressedair, water supply, track haulage, and other miningequipment for major research investigations. A high-capacity fan provides air for the mine during its operationand actual underground mine conditions for airflowstudies. A portion of the ventilation laboratory, located onthe surface, contains modern equipment for mine gasdetection, dust analysis, air conditioning, and fanperformance studies. This facility is also used for hands-onresearch and various engineering studies.

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Nuclear EngineeringThe Nuclear Engineering Program offers the master of

science, the doctor of engineering, and the doctor ofphilosophy degrees. To enter our graduate program, youshould hold a B.S. degree in some branch of engineeringor physical science. The master’s degree program isdesigned to provide you with competence in designingnuclear energy systems and learning their operation basedupon your scientific and engineering background.Competence in at least one supporting area (usually yourundergraduate major, if other than nuclear engineering) isrequired. You may choose an M.S. with or without thesis,each requiring 30 credit hours. Research areas in whichyou can specialize are:

• reactor design• reactor safety• thermal hydraulics• radiation effects• radiation protection• radiation transport and shielding• space nuclear power• materials for nuclear applications• fuel cycle• radioactive waste management• applications of radioisotopes• radiation dosimetry• radiation imaging

In the Ph.D. program, you must complete a researchproject and write a dissertation of sufficient caliber todemonstrate your capacity to conduct original research, toanalyze the results critically, and to develop soundconclusions. The dissertation should represent originalresearch acceptable for publication in a refereed journal.Our department has the following laboratory facilities.

Nuclear ReactorThe Missouri University of Science and Technology

Nuclear Reactor (MS&TR) is a Nuclear RegulatoryCommission (NRC) licensed 200 kilowatt pool-type reactorthat is used to support the engineering and scienceactivities on campus. Using the facility, the reactor staffprovides hands-on laboratory, research & developmentand project opportunities. The reactor itself uses uraniumfuel and is cooled by natural convection in a poolcontaining approximately 30,000 gallons of water. Thereactor generates a brilliant blue glow (Cerenkov radiation)when operated at higher powers.

The open pool design allows access to the reactor corewhere experiments and samples to be irradiated can bepositioned. The facility is equipped with a pneumaticssample irradiation system, a neutron beam port thatprovides a collimate neutron beam, a thermal column thatsearch officers.

Radiation Measurements LaboratoryThe laboratory is equipped with modern radiation

detection and analysis equipment. The students learn todetect, measure and analyze various forms of radiationenergy spectra.

Nuclear Materials LaboratoryThe facilities of the Graduate Center for Materials

Research, Metallurgical Engineering, and NuclearEngineering departments are also available for nuclearmaterials-related research. These facilities includeinstruments such as scanning electron microscope, a 300keV EM-340 Phillips transmission electron microscope, anatomic absorption spectrometer, and a quadruple massspectrometer.

Computer LaboratoryYou will have the opportunity to use large computer

codes commonly used in the nuclear industry for reactorcore design, radiation transport, and thermal hydraulicsanalysis. The nuclear engineering department maintainsan excellent laboratory with IBM compatible and Macintoshcomputers, and workstations.

Two-phase Flow and Thermal-Hydraulics Laboratory (TFTL)

The Nuclear Engineering TFTL is designed to performboth fundamental and advanced two-phase flowexperiments simulating prototypic nuclear reactorconditions. The TFTL is equipped with state-of-the-artinstrumentation such as a micro multi-sensor conductivityprobe, a high-speed digital motion-corder, various flowmeasurement devices, and a data acquisition system andsoftware. Topics of research studied in the TFTL includeadvanced two-phase flow modeling, two-phase flowcharacterization in various flow channel geometries, air-water two-phase bubble jet experiment, secondary flowanalysis in liquid film flow, and development of two-phaseflow instrumentation.

Radiation Imaging LaboratoryThe laboratory is designed to perform radiation

imaging for medical or industrial purpose. You will haveopportunities of running Monte Carlo simulation codes forradiation imaging systems and expermienting with digitalx-ray radiography, x-ray computed tomography, etc. Thetechnologies developed in the lab can be applied to eithermedical imaging or non-destructive inspection of variousmaterials or objects.

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Petroleum EngineeringThe Petroleum Engineering program offers courses of

study leading to the Masters of Science, Doctor ofPhilosophy, or Doctor of Engineering degrees. The Mastersdegree can be earned with either a thesis option or a non-thesis option.

While the program encourages students with anundergraduate degree in petroleum engineering to pursuegraduate study, many graduate students are accepted withbackgrounds in other areas of engineering, such asChemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, orGeological Engineering. The program accepts suchstudents with the expectation that any remedial PetroleumEngineering coursework will be met by the student while inresidence for the Masters degree. Students withbackgrounds in Geology or Geophysics will also need tocomplete all fundamental engineering courses required fora degree in Engineering.

Graduate students studying for a Masters degree witha thesis option typically find support for their studydepending on current research projects and the availabilityof funding. Students preferring the non-thesis option aretypically self-funding for their Masters degree.

Each student’s graduate degree program is designedaround a set of core Petroleum Engineering courses andother courses selected to support the thesis topic ofinterest. Students identify their thesis topic by the end oftheir first semester.

Research specialties of the Petroleum Engineeringprogram include reservoir enhancement, hydraulicfracturing, CO2 sequestration, gel treatments, drilling, wellcompletion performance studies, and geomechanics ofpetroleum recovery.

The Program emphasizes mechanical earth modelingas a specialty. Students with a strong background ingeological engineering and geomechanics will likely findexcellent opportunities for advanced studies.

The Petroleum Engineering laboratories containmodern equipment designed to study the many problemsencountered in oil and gas production, as well as supportresearch. The Department laboratories include gasporosimeter and permeameter, liquid permeameter,viscometers, tensiometers, and a HPTP core flooding cell.The program also utilizes departmental facilities thatinclude core cutting and preparation, laser ablation, XRD,SEM, and a triaxial cell for determining rock properties.

Students externally supported by international oil andgas operating companies may also suggest research topicsrelated to their professional experience or special topics ofinterest to their companies.

For additional information regarding graduate studyopportunity contact rocks@mst.edu. Additional informationmay also be found at the web pages at: www.gse.edu orhttp://petroleum.mst.edu/.

PhysicsThe Department of Physics offers programs leading to

both the master of science and doctor of philosophydegrees. The masters degree can be earned with either athesis or non-thesis option.

Most physics graduate students are supported byeither Teaching or Research Assistantships, although someFellowships are available for exceptionally promisingstudents. Most entering graduate students are supportedon Teaching Assistantships, and teach in the introductoryphysics laboratory. Thereafter, they are usually supportedas Research Assistants on external research grants.

Entering graduate students usually have a physicsundergraduate degree; however inquiries from studentswith other technical degrees and a good mathematicsbackground are encouraged, since the program allowsminor background deficiencies to be made up.

Each student's graduate degree program is designedaround a set of core graduate courses: classicalmechanics, quantum mechanics, electricity andmagnetism, statistical mechanics, and graduate physicselectives, such as mathematical physics, solid statephysics, quantum statistical mechanics, atomic collisions,subatomic physics, and laser physics. In their second year,Ph.D. students take a qualifying examination based on thematerial taken from the core courses. Details of theprogram and course offerings may be obtained by calling573-341-4702, or emailing the department chairman atphysics@mst.edu. Additional information may also befound on the department's web page at http://physics.mst.edu/.

The department's research emphasis includes bothfundamental and applied studies in three areas of physics:condensed matter, solid state, and materials physics;cloud, aerosol and environmental physics, and atomic,molecular, and optical physics. Experimental andtheoretical research opportunities are available for study ineach of these areas. Following their core coursework,graduate students in the department are able to work withfaculty on a wide range of problems, including thecharacterization of magnetic materials, predicting theproperties of quantum and classical phase transitions,probing laser excited atomic states, establishing thestructure and properties of atmospheric aerosols,investigating electron transport in polymers, determiningelectron-atom scattering events, characterizing theparticulate in rocket engine exhaust, exploring the spinproperties of thin magnetic films, computing the electronicstructure of new materials, measuring and imaging ion-atom collisions, investigating water and sulfuric acidscluster interactions, analyzing and characterizingnanostructures on surfaces, ascertaining the properties ofcharged particles and atoms, and studying the nucleationof vapors into droplets.

The research and computing laboratories of thePhysics Department are recently renovated and arecontinuously being updated. Most of these facilities are inthe main Physics Building, but several research studies arebeing carried out in cloud and aerosol laboratories housedin Norwood Hall. Several faculty working on condensedmatter projects make use of extensive instrumentation

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and materials characterization facilities available in theMaterials Research Center. Special facilities include aunique ion-atom accelerator and energy loss spectrometer,custom UHV systems for preparing and characterizing insitu spin properties of magnetic films, state-of-the-artcloud simulation chambers developed to study nucleationof vapors and droplets, femtosecond lasers used to studyand probe excited atoms, Auger and XPS surfacecharacterization spectrometers, specially developedinstrumentation for use in aircraft to study rocket andaircraft exhaust characteristics, positron-ion scatteringfacilities, and Mossbauer and x-ray spectrometers.

Psychology

Graduate Certificate Programs

Psychology of LeadershipThis certificate program is designed to provide

formalized education in the area of the Psychology ofLeadership and is open to all persons holding a Bachelors,Masters, or Ph.D. degree who have the required pre-requisites for the courses offered. After being admittedto the program, a student must take three courses from agroup of five and an additional fourth course from a secondgroup of five (see below).Choose three courses from the following:

Psychology 308 - Social PsychologyPsychology 316 - Psychology of LeadershipPsychology 374 - Organizational PsychologyERP 348 - Strategic Enterprise Mgt SystemsIST 351 - Leadership in Technology-Based Org

And a fourth course from one of the following five: Psychology 350 - Psychology of WomenPsychology 372 - Group DynamicsPsychology 378 - Social InfluenceIST 480 - Social InformaticsIST 487 - Research Methods in Human Cmp Intr.

Other courses approved by the program advisor may besubstituted for any of the above listed courses on a case-by-case basis.

In order to receive a Graduate Certificate, the studentmust have an average cumulative grade of 3.0 or better inthe certificate courses. Students admitted to theCertificate program will have a non-matriculated status asa graduate student. If they complete the four coursesequence with a grade of B or better, they will be admittedto the MST Master's degree program in InformationScience and Technology. Students who do not have all ofthe prerequisite courses necessary to take a course in thecertificate program will be allowed to take "bridge" coursesat either the graduate or undergraduate level to preparefor the formal certificate courses.

PsychometricsThis certificate program is designed to provide

formalized education in the area of Psychometrics.Psychometrics is the field of study concerned with thetheory and technique of psychological measurement andincludes the measurement of knowledge, abilities,attitudes, and personality traits. The field is primarilyconcerned with the study of differences betweenindividuals and involves two major research tasks: (1) theconstruction of instruments and procedures formeasurement; and (2) the development and refinementof theoretical approaches to measurement. After beingadmitted to the program, a student must take two coursesfrom a group of three and an additional two courses froma second group of three (see below).

Choose two courses from the following three:Psychology 307: Industrial PsychologyPsychology 364: Tests and MeasurementsPsychology 403: Psychometrics

And an additional two from these three:Statistics 346: Regression Analysis Statistics 353: Statistical Data AnalysisStatistics 444: Research Design

The Psychometrics Certificate Program is open to allpersons holding a Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. degree andwho have the required pre-requisites for the coursesoffered. In order to receive a Graduate Certificate, thestudent must have an average cumulative grade of 3.0 orbetter in the certificate courses.

Students admitted to the certificate program will havea non-matriculated status as a graduate student. If theycomplete the four course sequence with a grade of B orbetter, they will be admitted to the Missouri S&T Master'sdegree program in Mathematics and Statistics if theyapply. Students who do not have all of the prerequisitecourses necessary to take a course in the certificateprogram will be allowed to take "bridge" courses at eitherthe graduate or undergraduate level to prepare for theformal certificate courses.

Leadership in Engineering OrganizationsThe Departments of Psychological Science and

Engineering Management and Systems Engineering offeran interdisciplinary certificate program entitled"Leadership in Engineering Organizations." This certificateprogram aims to equip students with a set of tools that willallow them to become effective leaders of groups,programs, and departments engaged in engineering andtechnology work. Specifically this certificate program willenable graduates to:• understand the technical leadership roles in

engineering organizations• understand and develop a personal leadership style

and develop the skill to critically analyze, evaluate, improve, and adapt existing technical and/or managerial systems

• organize and lead complex projects, groups, andorganizations

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The Leadership in Engineering OrganizationsCertificate Program consists of the four courses listedbelow.

Eng Mgt 313: Managerial Decision MakingPsychology 316: Psychology of LeadershipPsychology 374: Organizational PsychologyEng Mgt or Psych 418: Leadership for Engineers

Students will be responsible for prerequisiteknowledge as determined by course instructors. With theapproval of the departments, appropriate courses may besubstituted for a certificate course if that course is notavailable.

The Leadership in Engineering OrganizationsCertificate program is open to all persons holding a B.S.,M.S., or Ph.D. degree in an engineering or related field andwho have a minimum of 12-months of professionalemployment experience or are currently accepted into agraduate engineering degree program at S&T.

In order to receive a Graduate Certificate, the studentmust have an average cumulative grade point of 3.0 orbetter in the certificate courses. A student will be giventhree years to complete the program so long as he/shemaintains a B average in the courses taken.

Students admitted to the certificate program will havenon-degree graduate status but will earn graduate creditfor the courses they complete. If the four-course sequenceis completed with a grade of B or better in each of thecourses taken, they will be admitted to the EngineeringManagement M.S. program if they apply. The certificatecourses taken by students admitted to the M.S. programwill count towards their master's degrees. Students whodo not have all of the prerequisite courses necessary totake the courses in the certificate program will be allowedto take "bridge" courses at either the graduate orundergraduate level to prepare for the formal certificationcourses.

Systems EngineeringSystems Engineering is an interdisciplinary approach

and means to enable the realization of successful systemsby defining customer needs and required functionalityearly in the development cycle. In essence, systemsengineers are responsible for the design and managementof complex systems guided by systems requirements.There is a growing need for engineers who are concernedwith the whole system and can take an interdisciplinaryand top down approach. Systems engineers need to beproblem definers, and not just problem solvers, and beinvolved with a system through its life cycle, fromdevelopment through production, deployment, trainingsupport, operation, and disposal.

Ph.D. RequirementsAdmissions Requirements

Applicants needs a B.S. in Engineering, hard science orMath; M.S. in Systems Engineering or related field with aminimum GPA of 3.5; a minimum of three years of postgraduate work; GRE scores of Verbal and Quantitative

equal or greater than 1150 and Analytical writing greaterthan 4.5. A Statement of Purpose is required for allstudents. A Qualifying Exam is required during the firstyear of courses. All requirements should be completedwithin an eight year period. A comprehensive exam isrequired at the appropriate time.

Residency RequirementsAll students are expected to follow the Missouri S&T

Graduate Student Residency requirements. Off campusstudents can meet the 2 year residency requirement withthe following requirements: The Qualifying Exam must betaken on campus during the first year of enrollment; thestudent will have at minimum two video conferences permonth with his/her research advisor; The Ph.D. committeewill include one person from the student’s professionalwork location, the appointment committee member musthave a Ph.D. and be familiar with the chosen research; thestudent is expected to meet with the Ph.D. committee ona regular basis with at least two meetings per semester;the student is expected to be on campus a minimum of 16days per year, visits may be spread over 4 campus visits;the Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam must be taken on campus;the student has the option of conducting research that isbeneficial to the student’s professional work; the Defenseof Dissertation must take place on campus.

Major RequirementsEntering Ph.D. program from B.S. degreeCore Curriculum - 24 credit hours

SysEng 368-Systems Engineering and AnalysisSysEng 468-Systems Engineering and Analysis IISysEng 469-Systems Architecturing ISysEng 411-Systems Engineering CapstoneSysEng 412-Complex Eng Systems Project Mgt SysEng 413-Econ Analysis Systems Eng ProjectsSysEng 479-Smart Engineering Systems DesignSysEng/CpE 419-Network Centric Sys Arch&EngElectives - 36 credit hoursElectives - 30 credit hours

The minimum total credit reuirements for graduationare 60 credit hours after successful completion of M.S.degree in Systems Engineering or 90 credit hours after aB.S. degree in engineering,math or hard science. Thestudent’s dissertation committee established specificrequirements for each student’s Ph.D. by approving thestudent’s Plan of Study.

Research AreasNetwork Centric SystemsEnd-to-end System Security, Information Assurance,Vulnerability Assessments, Reliability Analysis, andSustainable Development of Network CentricInfrastructure Systems

Systems ArchitectingSystems Architecture Evaluation, Network CentricCollaborative Design, and Meta-Systems DesignArchitecture

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Systems Engineering Process and DesignDesign for Flexibility, Smart Systems Engineering, andLean Systems Engineering

Network Centric Manufacturing and ControlNetwork Centric Manufacturing Systems, ControlArchitectures, Adaptive Inventory Models, ProcessPlanning and Manufacturing Execution System, IntegratedProduct Development, and Robust Chain Networks

Modeling and SimulationModeling and Simulation for Embedded Systems, Modelingand Simulation for Micro/Nano-electronics, Simulation andMathematical Optimization of Engineering Systems, andPerformance and Cost Optimization of Embedded Systems

Computational IntelligenceNeural and Fuzzy Logic and Evolutionary Computation,Artificial Life, Swarm Optimization, Intelligent SystemsDesign, Interoperation between Database Systems, andIntegration of Ontologies into Systems Engineeringorganizational design. Prerequisite: Psych 50.

Infrastructure SystemsHealth Mentoring of Infrastructure Systems; Inter-operatability; Infrastructure models to ensure thecoordination and interaction among multiple stakeholderswith lifeline systems consisting of utility systems andtransportation systems; Geomechanical and GeotechnicalSystems; Environmental Systems; Behavior ofInfrastructure systems under extreme conditions.

M.S. Degree ProgramSpecialization Tracks

Chose 4 courses in an area or combination of areas.(Please refer to Systems Engineering Program office forcourse information in each area.)

Computational IntelligenceData Mining and Knowledge DiscoveryStructural EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringCommunication and Signal ProcessingComputer and Security ReliabilityControl SystemsEconomic Decision AnalysisFinancial EngineeringFinance and AccountingIntegrated EnterpriseTechnology ManagementIntegrated Flight and Control Systems StructuresHuman-Computer InteractionNetwork and Telecommunications ManagementEnterprise Resource PlanningInformation Technology FoundationsComputer SystemsInformation SystemsSoftware EngineeringManufacturing SystemsMultimediaNetwork Centric Systems

Quality EngineeringReliabilityComputational Software SystemsModeling and SimulationWith the permission and approval of the Program

Director, a student may propose a different field other thanthose shown, or a combination of shown fields if it meetsthe program and university criteria.

Master of Science in SystemsEngineeringCORE Courses

SysEng 368 - Systems Eng and Analysis ISysEng 410 - Econ Analysis of Systems EngProjects SysEng 411 - Systems Eng CapstoneSysEng 412 - Complex Eng Systems Project MgtSysEng 468 - Systems Eng and Analysis IISysEng 469 - Systems Architecting

Systems Engineering Graduate CertificateRequired CORE courses:

SysEng 368 - Systems Eng and Analysis ISysEng 468 - Systems Eng and Analysis IISysEng 469 - Systems ArchitectingSysEng 413 - Econ Analysis of Systems Eng

Projects

Upon successful completion of the four courses with a3.0 or higher GPA, the student may elect to apply to theM.S. program. The GRE is not required if the student hassuccessfully completed the certificate program.

Network Centric Systems Graduate Certificate(Offered in Computer Engineering discipline also)Two core courses required:

SysEng/ CpE 419 - Network Centric Systems Architecting and Eng

CpE/ SysEng 449 - Network Centric Systems Reliability and Security

Select two elective courses:

Communications Engineering CpE 317 - Fault Tolerant Digital SystemsCpE 319 - Digital Network DesignCpE 349 - Trustworthy, Survivable Computer

NetworksCpE/ SysEng - 348 - Wireless NetworksCpE/ SysEng 401 - Wireless Adhoc and Sensor

Networks CpE 448 - High Speed NetworksCS 483 - Computer SecurityCS 486 - Mobile and Sensor Data Management

Smart Engineering Systems ModelingSysEng 433 - Distributed Systems ModelingSysEng 479 - Smart Engineering Systems DesignSysEng 478 - Advanced Neural Networks

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Requirements for AdmissionA bachelor's degree in an engineering or scientific

discipline with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0scale, and a GRE score of 1150 or higher in verbal plusquantitative and 4.5 or higher in analytical. Three years ofwork experience is recommended.

Requirements for Degree CompletionM.S. In Systems Engineering Students following their

approved program of study will be assured of graduationupon maintenance of good academic standing. A minimumof 30 units of course work must be completed with acumulative grade point average of 3.0.

M.S. in Systems Engineering withThesis

36 credit hours are recommended. All departmentfunded students are required to complete 30 credit hoursof course work and 6 credit hours of research. All otherstudents are encouraged to complete 30 credit hours ofcourse work and 6 credit hours of research.

Second M.S. in Systems EngineeringA student may complete a second Masters degree with

a minimum of 24 units of course work. The student mustcomplete the six core courses and two specialization trackcourses with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.

Systems Engineering Graduate CertificateUpon successful completion of the four courses as

described above, students will be awarded certification.The student must complete the four courses with aminimum of a 3.0 or higher in all classes. Students mayapply to the M.S. program with the completion of thecertificate.

Computational IntelligenceThis graduate certificate progra, provides practicing

engineers the opportunity to develop the necessary skillsin the use and development of computational intelligencealgorithms based on evolutionary computation, neuralnetworks, fuzzy logic, and complex systems theory.Engineers can also learn how to integrate common sensereasoning with computational intelligence elective coursessuch as data mining and knowledge discovery.The certificate program consists of four courses, two corecourses and two elective courses. In order to receive aGraduate Certificate, the student must have an averagecumulative grade point of 3.0 or better in the coursestaken.

Core Courses:CpE358/EE367/SysEng 367-Computational

IntelligenceAnd select one of the following:

CS 347-Intro to Atrificial IntelligenceorCS 348-Evolutionary Computingor

SysEng378/CS 378/EE 368-Intro to Neural Networks and Applications

And select two courses not taken as a core course:EE/CpE/SysEng 301-Evolvable HardwareCS 347-Intro to Artificial IntelligenceCS 348-Evolutionary ComputingCS 447-Advanced Topics in Artificial IntelligenceCS 448-Adavnced Evolutionary ComputingSysEng/CpE/EE 458-Adaptive Critic DesignsCS/SysEng/CpE 434-Data Mining and Knowledge

DiscoveryEE 337-Neural Networks for ControlSysEng 378/CS 378/EE368-Intro to Neural Networks

and ApplicationsCpE/SysEng/EE457-Markov Decision ProcessesSysEng 478-Advanced Neural Networks

Network Centric Graduate CertificateUpon successful completion of the four courses as

described above, students will be awarded certification.The student must complete the four courses with aminimum of a 3.0 or higher in all classes. Students mayapply to the M.S. program with the completion of thecertificate.

Financial Engineering Graduate Certificate(Offered in Engineering Management discipline also)

Upon successful complete of the four courses desribedabove,students will awarded certification. The studentmust complete the four courses with a minimum of 3.0 orabove. After completing the certificate, students mayapply to the Systems Engineering MS program or theEngineering Management MS program.

SysEng/EngMgt 408-Financial Risk MgtSysEng/EngMgt 480-InvestmentSysEng/EngMgt 481-Financial Engineering ISysEng/EngMgt 482-Financial Engineering II

Systems Engineering LaboratoriesThe Department established the Smart Engineering

Systems Lab (SESL) to develop approaches in buildingcomplex systems that can adapt in the environments inwhich they operate. The term "smart" in the contextindicates physical systems that can interact with theirenvironment and adapt to changes both in space and timeby their ability to manipulate the environment throughself-awareness and perceived models of the world basedon both quantitative and qualitative information. Theemerging fields of artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic,evolutionary programming, chaos, wavelets, fractels,complex systems, and virtual reality provide essential toolsfor designing such systems.

The focus of the SESL is in developing smartengineering architectures that integrate and/or enhancethe current and future technologies necessary fordeveloping smart engineering systems while illustratingthe real life applications of these architectures. The smartengineering systems design and operations cut across adiversity of disciplines, namely manufacturing, electrical,computer, and mechanical, biomedical, civil and otherrelated fields such as applied mathematics, cognitive

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sciences, biology and medicine. Current research topicsinclude data mining, artificial life, evolutionary robotics,internet-based pattern recognition, and systemsarchitecture based on DoDAF framework. Capabilities ofthe developed computational intelligence models aredemonstrated physically in the lab through miniautonomous research robots. Visit our website at:http://web.mst.edu /~sesl/index.htm.

Technical CommunicationThe Technical Communication program offers an M.S.

degree for any student with a bachelor’s degree and astrong background in writing and technology. Because ofthe rapid changes in technology, particularly due to theeffects of information systems, there is an immediate andgrowing need for highly trained professionalcommunicators to design information. Employers arelooking for communicators with sophisticated skills in theintegration of visual communication tools with written andspoken communication.

Faculty involved in a variety of TechnicalCommunication research programs teach and direct theprogram. Students will have opportunities to assist thesefaculty, both in research and teaching, as well as to workalongside faculty and graduate students in engineeringand science. The technical communication faculty andstudents will be active in the leading professional societies.

The Program requires a minimum of 30 hours ofgraduate credit and includes both a thesis and non-thesisoption. A core of three courses is required of all students,as well as a module of courses in an area outside oftechnical communication.

Degree RequirementsM.S with ThesisThe M.S. degree with thesis requires the completion of 24hours of graduate course work and six hours of researchcredit, with at least 9 hours at the 400 level. The followingcore courses are required of all M.S. students in technicalcommunication:

TCH COM 402 - Foundations of TechnicalCommunication

TCH COM 411 - International Technical CommunicationTCH COM 420 - Advanced Theories of Visual Technical

Communication

Students select 9 to 15 hours of TCH COM electives.For the out-of-department courses in the M.S. degree inTechnical Communication, candidates are advised to groupthese courses into a module that fits their special interest.All students are required to submit a portfolio beforegraduation.

M.S. without ThesisThis option requires a minimum of 30 hours of

graduate credit, with at least 9 hours at the 400 level.Students must take at least 6 hours of out-of-departmentcourses, but no more than 6 hours of 200-level out-of-

department courses. Students can take no more than 4hours of special problems and seminar.

Technical Communication Graduate MinorThe technical communication program offers a

graduate-level minor that is open to any graduate student.The minor is designed to strengthen the written, oral, andvisual communication skills of students majoring in thesciences, engineering, management, information systems,or other fields. The minor will be particularly useful forthose students who will pursue the “paper option” thesis ordissertation. The minor will also be beneficial for thosestudents who will make oral or poster presentations attechnical conferences, write journal articles, prepareresearch proposals, design technical web pages, orprepare technical marketing information.

The program requires a minimum of 12 hours of credit(excluding all courses taken for undergraduate credit). Aminimum of 6 hours of 300- or 400- level courses with theTCH COM designation is required. At least 6 additionalhours of technical communication intensive courses arerequired. The additional courses may come from courseswith the TCH COM designation, the list of approvedtechnical communication intenstive courses, and/ortechnical communication intensive courses from anyacademic discipline with the approval of the minor advisorand the English and Technical Communication department.

Students can elect to pursue this minor at any pointduring their graduate studies by submitting the Applicationfor a Designated Graduate Minor form (available athttp://registrar.mst.edu/documents/gradminorapp.pdf) tothe English and Technical Communication department.Upon application, each student will be assigned a minoradvisor who will work with the student to develop aproposed list of courses to fulfill the programrequirements.

Approved Technical Communication IntensiveCourses

All TCH COM 300 & 400 level coursesBio Sci 451 - Environmental MicrobiologyBus 311 - Business NegotiationsEngl 281 - Theories of Written CommunicationEngl 329 - Advanced Writing for Science and

EngineeringGE 352 - International Engineering and DesignIST 487 - HCI Research MethodsMath 209 - Foundations of MathematicsMath 303 - Mathematical ModelingMath 308 - Linear Algebra 2Math 354 - Mathematical LogicMSE 422 - Thermodynamics and Phase Equilibria

The Technical Communication Graduate MinorAdvisory Committee will evaluate other courses, upon therequest of students or faculty, for inclusion on theapproved list or on a case-by-case basis for individualprograms.

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