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USC School ofEngineering

Courses in engineering were first offered in 1906 in the basement of one of the oldest

buildings on campus. Today, 150 full-time faculty serve about 1,700 undergraduates

and 2,300 graduate students, utilizing state-of-the-art laboratories, classrooms, live

interactive broadcast systems and the World Wide Web. The USC School of Engineering’s research

program of over $100 million per year is funded through strong ties with government and industry.

The goals of the School of Engineering are: to provide undergraduate and graduate programs of

instruction for qualified students leading to academic degrees in engineering; to extend the fron-

tiers of engineering knowledge by encouraging and assisting faculty in the pursuit and publication

of research; to stimulate and encourage in its students those qualities of scholarship, leadership,

and character that mark the true academic and professional engineer; to serve California and the

nation in providing for the continuing education of engineering and scientific personnel; and to

provide professional engineering leadership in the solution of community, regional, national and

global problems.

The School of Engineering offers various programs leading to the Bachelor of Science, Master of

Science and Engineer degrees; and, through the USC Graduate School, the Doctor of Philosophy

degree.

The 2001 America’s Best Graduate Schools’issue of U.S. News and World Report ranksthe USC School of Engineering 12th among thetop graduate schools of engineering. Graduatestudents like Ildar Mukhametzhanov use state-of-the-art equipment, such as the Ultra-HighVacuum (UVH) Scanning Tunneling Microscope,to conduct research under the guidance ofrenowned faculty.

AdministrationLeonard M. Silverman, Ph.D., Dean

Elliot I. Axelband, Ph.D., Associate Dean

Joseph S. Devinny, Ph.D., Associate Dean

Thomas Katsouleas, Ph.D., Associate Dean

Chrysostomos L. Nikias, Ph.D., Associate Dean

Kathleen Reid, Associate Dean

Jay Schoenau, Associate Dean

Margery Berti, A.B., Assistant Dean

Louise A. Yates, B.A., M.S., Assistant Dean

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Degrees and Requirements

The School of Engineering offers the followingundergraduate curricula leading to the Bache-lor of Science in: Aerospace Engineering, Aero-space Engineering (Astronautics), AppliedMechanics, Biomedical Engineering,Biomedical/Electrical Engineering (combinedmajor), Biomedical/Mechanical Engineering(combined major), Biomedical Engineering(Biochemical Engineering), Chemical Engi-neering, Chemical Engineering (BiochemicalEngineering), Chemical Engineering (Environ-mental Engineering), Chemical Engineering(Petroleum Engineering), Chemical Engineer-ing (Polymer Science), Civil Engineering, CivilEngineering (Building Science), Civil Engi-neering (Environmental Engineering), Com-puter Engineering and Computer Science,Computer Science, Electrical Engineering,Electrical Engineering (Computers), Environ-mental Engineering, Industrial and SystemsEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, andMechanical Engineering (Petroleum Engi-neering); and minor programs in Construction

Planning and Management, Multimedia andCreative Technologies, Environmental Engi-neering, Petroleum Engineering and PolymerScience, Interactive Multimedia, EngineeringManagement, and Materials Science.

Graduate leading to the Master of Science in: Aerospace Engineering, AerospaceEngineering (Astronautics), AppliedMechanics, Biomedical Engineering,Biomedical Engineering (BiomedicalImaging and Telemedicine), Chemical Engi-neering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engi-neering, Computer Science, Electrical Engi-neering, Engineering Management,Environmental Engineering, Industrial andSystems Engineering, Integrated MediaSystems, Manufacturing Engineering,Materials Engineering, Materials Science,Mechanical Engineering, OperationsResearch Engineering, Petroleum Engineering,and Systems Architecture and Engineering.

Graduate leading to the Master ofConstruction Management and the Master ofEngineering in Computer-Aided Engineering.

Graduate leading to the Engineer degree in:Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineer-ing, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineer-ing, Industrial and Systems Engineering,Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering,and Petroleum Engineering.

Graduate leading to the Doctor of Philosophythrough the Graduate School.

Undergraduate Program AccreditationThe bachelor of science degrees in aerospaceengineering, chemical engineering, civil engi-neering, electrical engineering, industrial andsystems engineering, and mechanical engi-neering, including all of the options withineach of these degrees, are accredited by theEngineering Accreditation Commission ofthe Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET).

Undergraduate Degrees

Common Requirements

Certain general requirements are common to allundergraduate curricula for Bachelor of Sciencedegrees in Engineering. These are as follows:

Total UnitsA minimum total of 128 acceptable units isrequired to earn the Bachelor of Science inEngineering. Exceptions are: Aerospace Engi-neering, 129 units; Aerospace Engineering(Astronautics), 130 units; BiomedicalEngineering, 128 units; Biomedical Engineer-ing (Biochemical Engineering), 128 units;Biomedical/Electrical Engineering (combinedmajor), 136 units; Biomedical/Mechanical

Engineering (combined major), 133 units;Chemical Engineering, 132 units; ChemicalEngineering (Biochemical Engineering), 136units; Chemical Engineering (EnvironmentalEngineering), 135 units; Chemical Engineer-ing (Petroleum Engineering), 136 units; CivilEngineering, 131 units; Civil Engineering(Building Science), 135 units; CivilEngineering (Construction Engineering), 131units; Civil Engineering (EnvironmentalEngineering), 130 units; Computer Engineer-ing and Computer Science, 132 units;

Computer Science, 128 units; Electrical Engi-neering, 131 units; Environmental Engineer-ing, 132 units; Industrial and Systems Engi-neering, 129 units; Mechanical Engineering,128 units; and Mechanical Engineering(Petroleum Engineering), 131 units.

Not more than four units may be physicaleducation activity courses, provided thedepartment allows it in the program.

General Education RequirementsThe university’s general education programprovides a coherent, integrated introductionto the breadth of knowledge you will need toconsider yourself (and to be considered byother people) a generally well-educated per-son. This new program requires six courses indifferent categories, plus writing and diversityrequirements, which are described in detailon pages 169 through 175. In addition, stu-dents pursuing a degree in computer sciencemust meet the foreign language requirementdescribed on page 172.

The Provost has allowed an exception to therules governing the new general education pro-gram for students in the School of Engineering,who may elect to satisfy the requirement forCategory IV with a “wild card” course, whichmay be a second course in Categories I, II orVI, or with an approved Advanced Placementcredit toward a second course in Category VI,rather than a course in Category IV.

Students in the engineering “3-2” program arenot required to satisfy the new requirements;these students are understood to have satisfiedUSC’s general education requirements whenthey have satisfied the general educationrequirements at their previous institution.

Students in aerospace and mechanical engi-neering are required to register for particularsections of WRIT 140, which will be affiliat-ed with courses other than those in the SocialIssues category.

Those engineering students who are eligibleto follow the “transitional” general educationplan may count PHYS 151L and 152L towardCategories III and IV.

In all other respects, students in the Schoolof Engineering must satisfy the general edu-cation requirements as described on pages169 through 175.

Mathematics (16 units minimum)Sixteen units or more, including three semes-ters of calculus, are required.

Basic Sciences (12 units minimum)Twelve units or more of biology, chemistry orphysics are required.

Residence RequirementAll students must complete a minimum of 64 units at USC in order to receive a USCdegree. In addition, the School of Engineeringrequires that students complete all upper divi-sion units required for the major in residence.

For students in the School of Engineering “3-2” Program, at least 48 units must beearned in courses taken at USC.

Scholarship Requirement in Major SubjectFor graduation with a bachelor’s degree, agrade point average of C (2.0) or higher isrequired in all upper division courses takenin the major department including anyapproved substitutes for these courses takenat USC. Additional scholarship requirementsfor the various majors are listed under thedepartmental headings.

Grade Point RequirementA grade point average of at least 2.0 is requiredon all course work attempted at USC.

Transfer students must meet these averages,both on residence work attempted and oncombined transferred and residence coursesattempted.

Probation/DisqualificationA student whose overall GPA falls below 2.0 is placed on academic probation. Con-tinued enrollment requires clearance from anacademic review counselor. Students on pro-bation are encouraged to utilize the academicservices provided by the Engineering StudentAffairs Office (advisement and free tutoring).

Each semester, students on academic pro-bation are required to receive academic

advisement. Proof of advisement must be filed with the Academic ReviewDepartment before any registrationrequests will be processed. The onlyacceptable proof of advisement is an officialAcademic Review Advisement Recordsigned by the student’s academic advisorand a representative from the EngineeringStudent Affairs Office. Academic ReviewAdvisement forms may be obtained fromOlin Hall of Engineering 106 or StudentAdministrative Services Building 113.

Students on academic probation who do notraise their overall GPA to 2.0 after two semes-ters of enrollment (excluding summers) willbe academically disqualified from the univer-sity. However, if a student earns a minimumsemester GPA of 2.3 in the second or anysubsequent probation semester but has notyet reached an overall 2.0 GPA, the studentwill not be disqualified and will be allowed toenroll an additional semester.

Petitions for readmission after academic dis-qualification are initiated by the studentthrough the Academic Review Department.All grade issues (IN, MG, etc.) must beresolved prior to the submission of such apetition. Before petitioning for readmission, a student must complete a minimum of 12 semester units of transferable course work(applicable to USC degree requirements)with a minimum 3.0 GPA. University resi-dency requirements will determine whetherthese units are accepted as transfer credit.

As readmission to the university is neverguaranteed, any indication of strong academicperformance beyond the 12 unit minimumwould strengthen a readmission petition.

Students must petition for readmission byDecember 30 for the spring semester and byMay 1 for the fall semester. Late petitions willnot be accepted. A non-refundable $50 feemust accompany all readmission petitions.

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Special Educational Opportunities

Engineering Student Affairs OfficeThe Engineering Student Affairs Office,located in Olin Hall of Engineering (OHE)106, begins to assist students as soon as theyexpress an interest in engineering and contin-ues working with them until, and in somecases after, they graduate.

The office is not only responsible for workingwith prospective students, but with continu-ing students as well. It directs special servicesand programs, provides a variety of supportservices, sponsors student organizations, is

involved with student government and actsas a liaison with other university offices.

In short, the office enables engineering stu-dents to have a successful experience atUSC. To help students become acquaintedwith its services, the office holds an annualwelcome reception the week before fall classes where students have an opportunityto meet staff members, faculty and otherengineering students.

Minority Engineering ProgramThe Minority Engineering Program (MEP)provides a variety of services for African-American, Hispanic and Native Americanstudents. Freshmen can participate in a sum-mer transition-to-college program (“SummerBridge”) prior to their first semester at USCand enroll in the “Transition to Engineering”class in the fall.

Contact the Minority Engineering Program at(213) 740-1999 for more information.

Merit Research ProgramEvery year, a select group of promisingincoming freshmen are invited by faculty towork on projects in their research laborato-ries. These student researchers actively par-ticipate in the development of new technolo-gy throughout their undergraduate careers.

In addition to giving students excellent first-hand experience, this program can help offsetthe cost of education; each participant earnsan annual stipend for his or her work. Thisrenewable award is separate from other finan-cial assistance offered by the university.

The student must apply for renewal of his orher award by March 1 of each year.

Engineering Career ServicesThe School of Engineering provides extensivecareer services to its students. Students areencouraged to register with Engineering CareerServices their first year at USC. By doing so,they will be kept informed of all career-relatedevents such as company information sessions,resume writing workshops, mock interviews,industry luncheons and career fairs. In addition,students are able to participate in the school’sextensive on-campus interview program.

USC’s School of Engineering attractsemployers not only from Southern California,but from across the country. A few of themany companies that have recently hired Co-ops, interns and permanent employees fromUSC Engineering include:

Activision, Andersen Consulting, Dolby Labs,GM Hughes Electronics, Harley-Davidson,IBM, Intel, Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL),Kiewit Pacific Company, Microsoft, Motorola,Northrop Grumman, Parsons, SiliconGraphics,Texas Instruments, TurnerConstruction Company, Universal StudiosRec. Group and Walt Disney Imagineering.

Cooperative EducationBy participating in the Co-op Program, stu-dents can earn degree credit and a year’sworth of industry work experience beforethey graduate. Co-op improves students’understanding of the relationship betweentheory and practice, helps them fine tunetheir career goals and aids in the acquisitionof important engineering skills. Students’work assignments are closely related to theirspecific degree program and are appropriateto their current academic level.

Participation in the program is open to all full-time undergraduate engineering majors.Students are eligible to apply for Co-op thesecond semester of their sophomore year.Though the sequence may vary, students typi-cally have two summer work experiences inaddition to one semester immediately preced-ing or following one of the summer sessions.While on assignment, students enroll in a1-2 unit course (ENGR 395) that aids in theintegration of both on-campus and off-campuslearning. With departmental approval, credittoward a degree may be earned upon comple-tion of this course.

Alumni Mentor ProgramThe Alumni Mentor Program pairs studentswith engineering alumni who have similaracademic and social interests, and who canaddress the questions students may haveabout the realities of engineering outside theclassroom.

Freshman Mentoring ProgramTo ease the transition from high school to col-lege, the School of Engineering offers a fresh-man mentoring program that pairs studentswith either a faculty, staff or upper-division stu-dent mentor. The program sponsors both acad-emic and social events throughout the year.

3-2 ProgramFor those students wishing greater depth andbreadth in the liberal arts, the School ofEngineering developed plans with more than20 liberal arts colleges nationwide in which astudent attends a liberal arts institution forhis or her first three years of college, pursuingpre-engineering courses in addition to a solidprogram in the liberal arts. At the end of thethree years, upon recommendation from theliberal arts college, the student enters theSchool of Engineering as a junior and, in twoyears, completes the remaining requirementsfor a B.S. degree. After these five years arecomplete, the student will receive twodegrees — a B.A. from the liberal arts collegeand a B.S. from USC.

Engineering Overseas ProgramsEvery other summer the School ofEngineering sponsors a six-week academicprogram in either London or Paris which pro-vides students with the opportunity to enrollin engineering and humanities courses, aswell as participate in a directed studies projectwith an international engineering firm. Thisprogram is open to all engineering majors.

Honor SocietiesThe School of Engineering has established avariety of honor societies to recognize acade-mic excellence, creativity and service. Theseare: Alpha Pi Mu (Industrial and SystemsEngineering), Chi Epsilon (Civil Engineer-ing), Eta Kappa Nu (Electrical Engineering),Omega Chi Epsilon (Chemical Engineering),Omega Rho (Industrial and Systems Engi-neering), Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engi-neering), Sigma Gamma Tau (AerospaceEngineering), Tau Beta Pi (NationwideHonor Society), Upsilon Pi Epsilon(Computer Science).


Graduate Degrees

General Requirements

All graduate work in the School ofEngineering is under the jurisdiction of theSchool of Engineering except the Doctor ofPhilosophy degree, which is under the juris-diction of the USC Graduate School. Allprospective graduate engineering studentsshould apply to the USC Office of GraduateAdmission.

AdmissionThe School of Engineering recommends can-didates for the Master of Science degree inaerospace, biomedical, biomedical (biomed-ical imaging), chemical, civil, electrical, engi-neering management, environmental, indus-trial and systems, manufacturing, materials,mechanical, ocean and petroleum engineer-ing, applied mechanics, computer engineer-ing, computer science, operations research,

materials science, and systems architectureand engineering.

Two classes of students are admitted to takecourses for graduate credit: admitted and con-ditionally admitted students. These classifica-tions are determined by the Office of Admis-sion on the recommendations of the appropri-ate department in the School of Engineering.

Admitted Students This is the status of a gradu-ate student pursuing work leading toward anadvanced degree. The student has beenaccepted into the degree program withoutany conditions.

Conditionally Admitted The chair of a majordepartment in the School of Engineering mayrecommend that a student be admitted undercertain conditions. Conditional admission isgranted when a student’s admission recordsare incomplete or when deficiency coursesmust be taken but the student appears to beotherwise admissible. The conditions must bemet before the completion of two semestersof enrollment or 12 units of course work,whichever comes first, except electrical engi-neering, which allows only one semester. Ifthe conditions on admission are not met with-in the given time period, the student may notbe allowed to register for course work in sub-sequent semesters. When the conditions havebeen met, the academic department willremove the restrictions that have been placedon the student’s registration.

Applicants to graduate programs must presentcredentials to the Office of GraduateAdmission showing that they have completedan acceptable program for the bachelor’sdegree if their degree objective is a Master ofScience and an acceptable curriculum for aMaster of Science degree if the degree objec-tive is the Engineer degree or the Doctor ofPhilosophy. In some departments studentswith outstanding records will be admitted forthe doctoral program without first receivingthe Master of Science degree. If the previousdegree is not in the field in which the studentwishes to pursue graduate study, it may benecessary to make up undergraduate deficien-cies in the area of the desired specialty.Applicants must take the Graduate RecordExaminations. Satisfactory scores on both thegeneral and subject tests are required foradmission to full graduate standing in mostprograms. At least the Graduate RecordExaminations general test must be taken foradmission consideration. The GraduateRecord Examinations subject test may betaken in engineering or in other areasapproved by the various departments. Consultthe department office for further information.

CriteriaIn order to qualify for admission, applicantsare expected to present strong academicrecords and show superior accomplishment intheir engineering courses. Admission deci-sions will be based on Graduate RecordExaminations test scores and transcripts ofprevious school work. Individual departmentsmay set higher admission standards than theOffice of Graduate Admission or the GraduateSchool. In some departments letters of recom-mendation are required and should be sentdirectly to the department office. Applicants

who have published professional papers intheir field may forward copies to the depart-ment, and they will be considered togetherwith the other credentials submitted.

ProcedureOnce the application for admission has beensent, arrangements should be made immedi-ately to have official transcripts of all previousundergraduate and graduate school work for-warded directly to the USC Office of Gradu-ate Admission from the schools attended. Ifthe Graduate Record Examinations generaland subject tests have been taken, the scoresshould be sent to the Office of Admission byarrangement with the Educational TestingService. If the tests have not been taken, theapplicant should register to take them on theearliest available date. The departments willreview the application files and select foradmission those students offering the great-est promise for completing graduate studies.

General Requirements for the Master ofScienceResidence RequirementsThe normal time required for earning aMaster of Science degree is one and one-halfacademic years. Students entering the Schoolof Engineering with course or credit deficien-cies require a correspondingly longer period.A candidate must complete the last foursemester units of course work at USC. Fourtransferred units will be accepted from anoth-er engineering school with the approval ofthe major department.

PrerequisitesPrerequisite is a bachelor’s degree in engi-neering, allied fields or science. If the gradu-ate field is different from the field of thebachelor’s degree, there may be undergradu-ate deficiencies assigned by the major depart-ment, and these must be made up by takingand passing either the assigned courses or thefinal examination in these courses before pro-ceeding with the graduate courses.

Grade Point Average RequirementsA grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 (A = 4.0)is required for the master’s degree in all engi-neering programs. The minimum GPA mustbe earned on all course work applied towardthe master’s degree and on all 400-level andabove course work attempted at USC beyondthe bachelor’s degree. A minimum grade of C (2.0) is required in a course to receive grad-uate credit. Work graded C- or below is notacceptable for subject or unit credit towardany graduate degree. Transfer units count ascredit (CR) toward the master’s degree andare not computed in the grade point average.

There are two programs for the master’sdegree, one requiring a thesis and the otheradditional course work. Courses are selectedto fit the special needs of individual students,must form an integrated program leading to a

definite objective and must be approved inadvance by the department. Only coursesnumbered 400 and above may be applied fordegree credit.

Program with ThesisThe minimum requirement is 27 units; four ofthese units are to be thesis. At least 16 units,not including thesis, must be at the 500 levelor higher, and at least 18 units must be in themajor department. A total of not less than fournor more than eight units of 590 Research and594ab Thesis must be included in the pro-gram. The minimum thesis requirement in594a is two units; in 594b, two units.

Program without ThesisThe minimum requirement is 27 units; 18 ofthese units must be at the 500 level in themajor department and closely related depart-ments. Specific requirements are listed undereach department.

Master’s ThesisThe thesis, when it is required, is regarded asan important part of the work of the candi-date for a master’s degree. It is not intendedto be a piece of highly recondite research, butit must be a serious, considerable and pub-lishable piece of work demonstrating thewriter’s power of original thought, thoroughgrasp of the subject matter and ability to pre-sent material in a scholarly manner and style.

The thesis presents the results of an investi-gation of an approved subject in the majordepartment. It is supervised throughout by athesis committee, appointed by the chair ofthe student’s major department. The com-mittee is usually composed of two membersof the major department and one other mem-ber of the faculty.

The student will register in courses 594a andb respectively during the final two semestersof the master’s program as determined by dis-cussion with an advisor. (Concurrent registra-tion for 594a and b during the same semesteris permitted when a student’s progress makescompletion of all requirements likely withinone semester.) If the thesis has not beencompleted within these two semesters, thecandidate must register for 594z each semes-ter until the thesis has been accepted but noadditional unit credit will be earned.

A student readmitted to candidacy by peti-tion to the graduate study committee mustreregister for 594a and 594b. Final acceptanceof the thesis is based upon the recommenda-tion of all members of the thesis committee.For requirements concerning format of mas-ter’s thesis see the Graduate School section ofthis catalogue.

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Candidates who find it necessary to beexcused from registration in 594a or 594b for a semester must formally report before thebeginning of the semester to the GraduateStudy Office that they will be inactive duringthat semester and request a leave of absence.During a leave of absence a candidate will notbe entitled to assistance from the thesis com-mittee or to the use of university facilities.The granting of a leave of absence does notchange the candidate’s responsibility formeeting the time schedule for the completionof degree requirements. Leave will be grant-ed only under exceptional circumstances.

Time LimitIt is expected that work for a Master ofScience in engineering will be completedwithin a maximum of five calendar years. Anacademic department may grant an extensionof up to one year at a time for a maximum oftwo years. Courses taken more than sevenyears prior to the date upon which the degreeis to be awarded cannot be included for thedegree.

Admission to CandidacyApplication for admission to candidacy for theMaster of Science is a separate step fromadmission to graduate standing. The require-ments for admission to candidacy are: (1) theapplicant must be admitted to regular graduatestanding and must have removed all under-graduate deficiencies, and (2) the applicantmust submit a complete program approved bythe major department showing the coursework, research and thesis (if required).

Application for graduation should be made atthe beginning of the semester in which therequirements for the master’s degree are to becompleted. Students are strongly advised tofile for graduation as soon as the registrationprocess has been completed so that theirnames may appear in the printed Commence-ment program and so that any discrepanciesin their records may be resolved. Late filingmay delay conferral of the degree.

Application forms for graduation with themaster’s degree may be obtained from theSchool of Engineering Graduate StudyOffice, Room 330G, Olin Hall. The office isopen from 8:30 to 5:00 Monday throughFriday. This application, properly endorsedby the chair of the department in which themajor work is being done, should be returnedto the Graduate Study Office. Changes in theprogram after admission to candidacy aremade by petition to the graduate studycommittee.

Second Master’s DegreeA graduate student who already holds a mas-ter’s degree from USC or another acceptableengineering school in a related field mayapply a limited number of previously earnedunits toward the second master’s degree. Themaximum number of units allowed for trans-fer is four. In all cases, permission of the chairof the major department is required. All cred-it, including the units from the first master’sdegree, must be earned within seven calen-dar years.

General Requirements for the EngineerDegreeThe Engineer degree is awarded under juris-diction of the School of Engineering. Thisdegree is granted upon completion of a com-prehensive curriculum beyond the generalcourse requirements for the Master ofScience and after successfully passing anengineer’s qualifying examination. Therequired curriculum is intended to give stu-dents broad preparation in two areas of engi-neering, together with a minimum number ofunits in these areas to prepare them for theinterdisciplinary nature of the many complexproblems they will encounter in practicetoday. The degree is intended also to fulfill agrowing need by industry for students withcomprehensive advanced engineering train-ing, but not necessarily with the research ori-entation developed by the Ph.D. student.

The Engineer degree is offered in aerospace,chemical, civil, electrical, industrial and sys-tems, mechanical, petroleum engineering andmaterials science.

PrerequisitesThere are three basic prerequisites for theEngineer Degree Program: a Master ofScience degree or completion of 27 units ofacceptable course work, application foradmission to the School of Engineering andacceptance to the program by the appropriatedepartment.

Course RequirementsThe Engineer degree requires a minimum of30 units of graduate course work beyond theMaster of Science degree; up to six units atthe 400 level may be counted at the discre-tion of the student’s guidance committee ifthe committee finds them necessary for thestudent’s program. The course work mustform a balanced program of study leading to adefinite concentration in two fields of engi-neering, a minimum of 12 units in one field,nine in another; nine units are elective andmay be taken outside the School of Engi-neering, but must be acceptable for graduatecredit. The distribution of course work will

be governed by the student’s guidance com-mittee and should be considered in conjunc-tion with the course work done for theMaster of Science degree. A candidate for theEngineer degree may substitute a projectunder the supervision of a faculty memberfor six units of course work. In order to havethe project credited toward the degree, thestudent must register in 690 during thecourse of the project; total 690 registrationshould be six units. A student wishing towork on a project must make arrangementswith a member of the faculty to superviseand evaluate work, and obtain the approval ofthe committee chair prior to completing morethan 15 units of course work. In many casesthe project may be related to the candidate’swork outside the university but must still besupervised by a faculty member. Distributionof the course work should take into accountthe nature of the project.

Grade Point Average RequirementA minimum grade point average of 3.0 mustbe earned on all course work applied towardthe Engineer degree. This average must alsobe achieved on all 400-level and above coursework attempted at USC beyond the bache-lor’s degree. A minimum grade of C (2.0) isrequired in a course to receive graduate cred-it. Work graded C- or below is not acceptablefor subject or unit credit toward any graduatedegree. Transfer units count as credit (CR)toward the Engineer degree and are not com-puted in the grade point average.

Residence RequirementsA candidate must complete the last four unitsof course work at USC. At least 26 units mustbe taken in residency at USC. A maximum offour transfer units not counted toward a pre-vious degree may be allowed with advisorapproval.

Guidance CommitteeAfter being granted graduate standing thestudent must form a guidance committee.The committee is made up of three full-timefaculty members who are specialists in thestudent’s areas of concentration, with at leasttwo from the major department. Forms forappointment of the committee are availablefrom the Graduate Study Office. The studentis responsible for finding a faculty memberfrom one area of concentration who will act asthe chair of the guidance committee. Thechair will assist in selection of the othermembers. Advisement of the student afterformation of the committee will be by thecommittee chair.


Qualifying ExaminationThe student must satisfactorily complete anengineer’s qualifying examination adminis-tered by his or her guidance committee. Thisexamination will cover both areas of concen-tration and will consist of at least one writtenand one oral examination. This examinationis normally taken during the last semester ofcourse work toward the degree. Students who choose to take the examination in thesemester following the completion of courserequirements may do so up until the end ofthe third week of classes without registering.After that date they must register for GRSC800 to maintain continuous enrollment in theprogram. Results of the examination arereported to the Graduate Study Office andforwarded to the Office of Academic Recordsand Registrar.

Transfer CreditsFour units of graduate course work may betransferred from an accredited institution to beapplied toward the Engineer degree. Transferwork must have been done after receipt of theMaster of Science degree and must beapproved by the guidance committee.

Reserving Course CreditA student who receives the Master of Sciencedegree at USC may reserve a limited numberof units taken prior to the receipt of theMaster of Science degree for credit toward theEngineer degree. To reserve credit, the coursemust have been taken during the last semesteras a Master of Science candidate, not usedtoward the Master of Science degree, beacceptable to the student’s committee, andapproved by petition to the graduate studycommittee of the School of Engineering.

Time LimitThe student must complete all requirementswithin five calendar years.

Admission to CandidacyAfter satisfactorily completing the qualifyingexamination, and no later than the beginningof the last semester of course work, the stu-dent must file for candidacy. This is a sepa-rate and distinct step which sets forth theentire academic program fulfilling the degreerequirements and is used as a working basisfor awarding the degree.

Transfer to Doctor of Philosophy ProgramStudents registered for the Engineer degreemay still elect to undertake a Doctor ofPhilosophy program. A supplementalApplication for Graduate Admission must befiled with the Office of Admission.

General Requirements for the Doctor ofPhilosophyThis degree is granted under the jurisdictionof the USC Graduate School. Studentsshould also refer to the Requirements forGraduation section and the Graduate Schoolsection of this catalogue for general regula-tions. All courses applied toward the degreemust be courses accepted by the GraduateSchool.

Twelve Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) pro-grams are offered: aerospace engineering,biomedical engineering, chemical engineer-ing, civil engineering, computer engineering,computer science, electrical engineering,engineering (environmental engineering),industrial and systems engineering, materialsscience, mechanical engineering, and petrole-um engineering.

Foreign Language RequirementsThere is no foreign language requirement forengineering majors.

Course RequirementsSatisfactory completion of at least 60 units ofapproved graduate level course work with acumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 is required of all Ph.D. students in engi-neering. A minimum grade of C (2.0) isrequired in a course to receive graduate cred-it. Work graded C- or below is not acceptablefor subject or unit credit toward any graduatedegree. Undergraduate prerequisites andgraduate course work will be required inaccordance with the regulations of the majordepartment or program and the recommenda-tions of the student’s guidance committee.Transfer units are subject to approval by theDegree Progress Department (for coursework taken at institutions in the U.S.) or byInternational Admission (for course worktaken at institutions outside the U.S.) and bythe guidance committee.

Screening ProcedureThe original admission decision admitting astudent to the Ph.D. program is based on thestudent’s previous academic records,Graduate Record Examinations scores andother evidence of scholastic abilities indicat-ing promise for completing graduate studies.It is also a prerequisite that all Ph.D. studentssuccessfully complete the screening proce-dures designated by the department. Theseusually consist of a written and an oral exami-nation administered by the faculty. Studentswho fail the screening procedure will beadvised that they are not recommended tocontinue in the Ph.D. program and that anyadditional work may not be counted towardthe degree.

Guidance CommitteeThe Ph.D. student’s program of study issupervised by the guidance committee,which is formed immediately after passingthe screening examination. The committeeconsists of five tenure-track faculty members,four from the major department and one fromoutside the department representing theminor area. Reporting the screening proce-dures and forming the guidance committeeare accomplished by filing the appropriateforms obtainable in the Graduate SchoolStudent Services Office, Grace Ford SalvatoriHall 315.

Qualifying ExaminationsThe qualifying examinations are taken duringthe last semester of the second year of gradu-ate study or, at the latest, in the fifth semesteror equivalent. The Request to take the Qual-ifying Examinations must be filed in thesemester prior to taking the examinations andat least 30 days before beginning the exami-nations. The examinations are intended todetermine the extent of the student’s knowl-edge in basic science and engineering areas aswell as the ability to do original and scholarlyresearch. The guidance committee decidesthe nature of the qualifying examinations(both oral and written portions) according tothe policies applicable in each department.

The examinations may be scheduled at anytime during the semester provided that allmembers of the committee are available toadminister them. All portions of the examina-tions must be completed within 60 days.After passing the qualifying examinations thePh.D. student is admitted to candidacy bythe Dean of Graduate Studies and the disser-tation committee is established. After thisstep students will normally engage in at leastone year of full-time graduate study andresearch on campus.

Doctoral DissertationAn acceptable dissertation based on originalinvestigation and supervised directly by thedissertation committee is required. The dis-sertation must show mastery of a specialfield, capacity for independent research and ascholarly result. Candidates are expected tokeep all members of the dissertation commit-tee informed of their progress at all stages ofthe dissertation.

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Defense of the DissertationAfter satisfactorily meeting all other require-ments and after the research and writing ofthe dissertation are substantially complete,the Ph.D. candidate must pass a general finaloral examination devoted to the major fieldand to the topic of the dissertation. Theexamination will be conducted in such amanner as to determine to the satisfaction ofthe dissertation committee that the candidate

has attained the stage of scholarly advance-ment and power of investigation demandedby the university for final recommendation tothe doctorate. The faculty are invited toattend and to participate in the final oralexamination. However, only the dissertationcommittee may vote. Unanimous approval ofthe committee is required for the student toproceed to final typing of the dissertation.

Departmental RequirementsThe requirements and regulations set forth inthis portion of the catalogue are to be con-strued as the minimal requirements only asestablished by the Graduate School. In addi-tion, students must meet all the require-ments established by their department.


Engineering

The courses listed in the following sectionhave been designed for specific groups ofstudents for various purposes as indicated inthe course descriptions. Certain courses haverestrictions related to their applicability fordegree credit. Students should consult theacademic advisor in the major department forfurther information.

Courses of Instruction

ENGINEER ING (ENGR)

040x Freshman Engineering Transition (1,Fa) Introduction to the School of Engineer-ing: career objectives, study skills, availableresources, and employment counseling.Graded CR/NC. Not available for degreecredit.

100abcd Engineering Honors Colloquium(1-1-1-1) Recent developments in a highlytechnological society with emphasis onselected topics. Enrollment limited to mem-bers of the School of Engineering HonorsProgram. Graded CR/NC.

101 Introduction to Engineering (3, Fa)Gateway to the majors and minors in engi-neering. Introduction to engineering disci-plines. Historical and current trends in engi-neering; ethical and societal factors in engi-neering solutions. Hands-on design experi-ences; field trips; USC laboratory tours.

301 Technical Entrepreneurship (3) (Enrollin BUAD 301)

352x Sociotechnical Problem Solving andDesign (4) Different modes of reasoning fordifferent problem types; tools and conceptsfor handling ill-structured sociotechnicalproblems and complex systems; applicationsand projects in diverse fields. Not availablefor major credit to engineering majors. Prereq-uisite: junior standing.

395abcdx Cooperative Education WorkExperience (1 or 2, max 5) Supervised workexperience in a professional environmentrelated to a specific degree program, academiclevel, and career objective. Acceptance intoCooperative Education Program required.Graded IP/CR/NC. Degree credit by depart-mental approval.

493x Dean’s Seminar in Entrepreneurship(2) (Enroll in BUAD 493x)

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Currentdevelopments in the field of engineering.

580L Modern Manufacturing Technologies(4, Sp) Presentation of hardware and softwaretechnologies in modern manufacturingincluding CAD, numerical control, processplanning, robotics, and factory automationusing a laboratory-oriented approach. Recom-mended preparation: manufacturingprocesses, probability, statistics, computerprogramming.

581ab Manufacturing Engineering Intern-ship (3-3, FaSpSm) Internship experienceproviding important hands-on experience intechnology and management in manufactur-ing systems. Only required of students eligi-ble. Graded CR/NC. Corequisite: ISE 517.

595 Manufacturing Engineering Seminar (3)Topics on the design, integration and opera-tion of manufacturing enterprises and theirrole in an organization. Lectures, case stud-ies, speaker sessions, field trips, team pro-jects, reports and presentations. Prerequisite:EE 561, ISE 511L, and ME 583.

Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering 465

Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace EngineeringHeadquarters:Robert Glenn Rapp EngineeringResearchBuilding 101(213) 740-5353FAX: (213) 740-7774Email: [email protected]

Mechanical EngineeringHeadquarters:Olin Hall of Engineering 430(213) 740-0484FAX: (213) 740-8071Email: [email protected]

Chair: Richard E. Kaplan, Sc.D.

Associate Chair: Satwindar S. Sadhal, Ph.D.

FacultyDavid Packard Chair in ManufacturingEngineering: Stephen C-Y Lu, Ph.D.(Industrial and System Engineering)

Arthur B. Freeman Professorship in Engineering:E. Phillip Muntz, Ph.D.** (Radiology)

Smith International Professorship in MechanicalEngineering: Tony Maxworthy, Ph.D.**

Professors: Ron F. Blackwelder, Ph.D.*;Richard S. Bucy, Ph.D. (Mathematics);Frederick K. Browand, Ph.D.; CharlesCampbell, Ph.D.; Julian Domaradzki, Ph.D.;Marijan Dravinski, Ph.D.; Henryk Flashner,

Ph.D.; Michael Gruntman, Ph.D.; Richard E.Kaplan, Sc.D.; Joseph Kunc, Ph.D. (Physics);Terence G. Langdon, Ph.D., D.Sc. (MaterialsScience and Geological Sciences); Stephen C-YLu, Ph.D. (Industrial and System Engineering);Sami F. Masri, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering); TonyMaxworthy, Ph.D.**; Eckart H. Meiburg,Ph.D.; E. Phillip Muntz, Ph.D.** (Radiology);Paul K. Newton, Ph.D.; Steven Nutt, Ph.D.(Materials Science); Larry G. Redekopp,Ph.D.*; Satwindar S. Sadhal, Ph.D.; DonaldE. Shemansky, Ph.D.; Costas Synolakis,Ph.D. (Civil Engineering); Firdaus E. Udwadia,Ph.D. (Civil Engineering and Decision Systems)

Associate Professors: Fokion Egolfopoulos,Ph.D.; Daniel Erwin, Ph.D.; Yan Jin, Ph.D.;Paul Ronney, Ph.D.; Geoffrey R. Shiflett,Ph.D.*; Geoffrey Spedding, Ph.D.; BingenYang, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professors: Robert Brodsky, Ph.D.;Gerald Hintz, Ph.D.; Robert H. Liebeck,Ph.D.; John McIntyre, Ph.D.; PeterLissaman, Ph.D.; M. Oussama Safadi, Ph.D.;Eugene H. Trinh, Ph.D.; James Wertz, Ph.D.

Research Associate Professors: Ramesh Guttalu,Ph.D.; Hussein Youssef, Ph.D.; SiavashNarimousa, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professors: Kyaw T. Aung,Ph.D.; Darek Bogucki, Ph.D.; Michael R.Bryant, Ph.D. (Ophthalmology); MustaphaHammache, Ph.D.; Fu-Sheng Ho, Ph.D.;

Xianming Liu, Ph.D.; Howard Pearlman,Ph.D.

Research Associates: Jun Kuang, Ph.D.;Jianbang Liu; Mark Michaelian, Ph.D.;Alexandre V. Pesterev, Ph.D.; Lars Sitzki,Ph.D.; Mingde Song, Ph.D.; Shirun Yang,Ph.D.

Lecturers: Blaine Beron-Rawdon; JohnnyKwok, Ph.D.; Mark Page; Robert D. Parker,Ph.D.; Madhu Thangavelu, M.S.; AlanTribble, Ph.D.; Jacob Van Zyl, Ph.D.; DavidWallerstein, Ph.D.; Joseph J. Wang, Ph.D.;David Wilcox, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professors: P. Roy Choudhury,Ph.D.*; C. Roger Freberg, Ph.D.*; MelvinGerstein, Ph.D.; Clarke Howatt, M.S.;S. Lampert, Ph.D.; Robert Mannes, M.S.,P.E.*; Eberhardt Rechtin, Ph.D. (ElectricalEngineering and Industrial and SystemsEngineering); Martin Siegel, M.S., P.E.;B. Andreas Troesch, Ph.D.; James Vernon,N.I.S.M.E.; Hsun-Tiao Yang, Ph.D.

Distinguished Emeritus Professor: Hsien KeiCheng, Ph.D.

*Recipient of university-wide or school teaching award.

**Recipient of university-wide or school research award.

Mechanical Engineering Honor Society: Pi TauSigma

Aerospace Engineering Honor Society: Sigma Gamma Tau

Degree Requirements

Program GoalsThe undergraduate programs in Aerospaceand Mechanical Engineering have the follow-ing objectives:

(1) Graduates will be prepared with an edu-cation in mathmatics, science, engineeringand computational methods to be able toapply the fundamental principles to deal withproblems in engineering.

(2) Education for undergraduates will coverboth fundamental and applied sciences to

prepare them for a professional engineeringcareer or for entry to graduate schools.

(3) Graduates will be provided with sufficientpreparation to integrate the fundamentalprinciples with engineering design require-ments, fully implementing modern tools suchas digital computers and state-of-the-art labo-ratory equipment.

(4) Students will be given the education andthe capability to analyze, design and buildsystems based on demands in both small-and large-scale industries.

(5) Students will be provided with a balancededucation covering the technical areastogether with the required general educa-tion and engineering economics to producecompetent technical innovators, as well asindustrial leaders.

(6) Students will be given a curriculum withsufficient diversity so that the graduatingsenior will have the necessary background tohandle societal, ethical and environmentalissues affecting technical decisions. Graduateswill be prepared with communication skills to effectively deal with and work with per-sons and teams of diverse technical and non-technical backgrounds.

Bachelor of Science in AerospaceEngineeringThe requirement for this degree is 128 or 129 units. A grade point average of C (2.0) isrequired in all upper division courses takenin Engineering departments and all depart-ments of science and mathematics. See com-mon requirements for undergraduate degreessection, page 458.

FIRST YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER UNITS

AE 105 Introduction to Aerospace Engineering 4

CHEM 105aL General Chemistry, orCHEM 115aL Advanced General

Chemistry, orMASC 110L Materials Science 4MATH 125 Calculus I 4WRIT 140 Writing and Critical

Reasoning 4

16

FIRST YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER UNITS

AE 150L Introduction to Aerospace Engineering Analysis 4

MATH 126 Calculus II 4PHYS 151L* Fundamentals of

Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics 4

General education Social Issues 4

16

SECOND YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER UNITS

AME 203 Mechanics I 5MATH 226 Calculus III 4PHYS 152L Fundamentals of

Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4

General education 4

17

SECOND YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER UNITS

AE 282 Astronautics andSpace Environment I 3

AE 261 Basic Flight Mechanics 4AME 205 Mechanics II 5MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics

and Engineering I 4

16

THIRD YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER UNITS

AME 341aL Mechoptronics Laboratory I 3

ME 310 Engineering Thermodynamics I 3

ME 404 Mechanical EngineeringProblems 3

PHYS 153L Fundamentals of PhysicsIII: Optics and ModernPhysics 4

General education 4

17

THIRD YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER UNITS

AE 309 Dynamics of Fluids 4AME 308 Computer-Aided

Analyses for Aero-Mechanical Design 3

AME 341bL Mechoptronics Laboratory II 3

General education 4

14

FOURTH YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER UNITS

AE 441aL Senior Projects Laboratory 3

AME 400 Senior Seminar 1ME 451 Linear Control

Systems I 3Electives AE Core** 6Elective technical*** 3

16

FOURTH YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER UNITS

AE 481 Aircraft Design, orAE 482 Spacecraft Design 3-4Elective AE Core** 3Elective technical*** 3WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 3General education 4

16-17

Total units: 128-129

*Satisfies general education Category III.

**Any upper division AE courses.

***Technical electives consist of (1) any upper divisioncourse in engineering except CE 404, CE 412, ISE 440and ENGR 300, or (2) an upper division course inchemistry, physics or mathematics and MATH 225. Nomore than three units of 490 course work can be usedto satisfy the technical elective requirement.

Bachelor of Science in AerospaceEngineering (Astronautics)The Bachelor of Science in AerospaceEngineering (Astronautics) prepares studentsfor engineering careers in the space sector ofthe aerospace industry; for research anddevelopment in industry and governmentcenters and laboratories; and for graduatestudy. The program provides a core in thefundamentals of aerospace engineering; spe-cialized work in astronautics and space tech-nology; and technical electives to broadenand/or deepen the course work.


This area of emphasis (so designated on thetranscript) requires completion of the follow-ing course of study.

FIRST YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER

AE 105 Introduction to Aerospace Engineering 4

CHEM 105aL General Chemistry, or CHEM 115aL Advanced General

Chemistry, or MASC 110L Materials Science 4 MATH 125 Calculus I 4 WRIT 140 Writing and Critical

Reasoning 4

16

FIRST YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER

MATH 126 Calculus II 4 ME 150L Introduction to

Computational Methods inMechanical Engineering 4

PHYS 151L* Fundamentals of Physics I:Mechanics andThermodynamics* 4


16

SECOND YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER

AME 203 Mechanics I 5 MATH 226 Calculus III 4 PHYS 152L Physics II: Electricity

and Magnetism 4General education 4

17

SECOND YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER

AE 282 Astronautics and SpaceEnvironment I 3

AME 205 Mechanics II 5 MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics

and Engineering I 4PHYS 153L Physics III: Optics and

Modern Physics 4

16

THIRD YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER

AE 311a Thermal and Statistical Systems 3

AE 382 Astronautics and Space Environment II 3


ME 404 Mechanical Engineering Problems 3

General education 4

16

THIRD YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER

AE 311b Thermal and Statistical Systems 3

AME 308 Computer-Aided Analyses for Aero-Mechanical Design 3


WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 3General education 4

16

FOURTH YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER

AE 441aL Senior Projects Laboratory 3 AE 473 Spacecraft Propulsion 3 AME 400 Senior Seminar 1 ME 451 Linear Control Systems I 3 Elective Technical elective 6

16

FOURTH YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER

AE 482 Spacecraft Design 4 AE 483 Spacecraft Dynamics 3 AE 485 Molecular Gas Dynamics 3 Elective Technical elective 3 General education 4

17

* Satisfies general education Category III.

Master of Science in AerospaceEngineeringIn addition to the general requirements list-ed in this catalogue, the department hasidentified requirements in the followingareas of specialization: aerodynamics/fluiddynamics; aerospace controls; aerospacedesign; aerospace structures; astronautics;computational fluid dynamics; hypersonics/kinetics of gases and plasmas; propulsion;and space science. Core requirements andelective requirements are defined for eacharea of specialization. Information on thecurrent approved courses which comprisethese core and elective requirements is avail-able from the department.

Master of Science in AerospaceEngineering (Astronautics)This degree is in a highly-dynamic and tech-nologically advanced area of space technolo-gy. The program is designed for those withB.S. degrees in science and engineering whodesire to work in the space sector of the aero-space industry, government research anddevelopment centers, and laboratories. If theapplicant’s degree is in science or engineer-ing other than aerospace engineering, he orshe may be required to take 1-3 upper divi-sion undergraduate classes. The programuses the USC Distance Education Network(DEN).

Application requirements are identical tothose for the Master of Science in AerospaceEngineering program.

Required courses: 27 units.

CORE REQUIREMENT (6 UNITS)

AE 501 Spacecraft System Design 3AE 585 Space Environments and

Spacecraft Interactions 3

CORE ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT (CHOOSE ONE, 3 UNITS)

AE 473 Spacecraft Propulsion 3AE 502 Systems for Remote

Sensing from Space 3AE 506 Design of Low Cost

Space Missions 3AE 508 Spacecraft Power Systems 3AE 511 Compressible Gas

Dynamics 3AE 520a Physical Gas Dynamics 3AE 520b Physical Gas Dynamics 3AE 549a Systems Architecting 3AE 549b Systems Architecting 3AE 580 Orbital Mechanics I 3AE 581 Orbital Mechanics II 3AE 583 Spacecraft Attitude

Dynamics 3

TECHNICAL ELECTIVE REQUIREMENT (12 UNITS)

Four, 3-unit courses. It is advisable to selectthese four elective courses from the list of coreelectives above. No more than three units ofdirected research (AE 590) can be applied to the27-unit requirement.

ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT (6 UNITS)

AE 525ab Engineering Analysis 3-3

At least 18 units must be at the 500 or 600level.

Master of Science in Systems Architectureand EngineeringSee the listing under Systems Architectureand Engineering, page 538.

Master of Engineering in Computer-AidedEngineeringThe Master of Engineering program educatesand trains multidisciplinary professionals in the use of computational techniques in theplanning, design and management of engineer-ing projects. The emphasized computer-aidedengineering subjects are modeling, simulation,visualization, optimization, artificial intelli-gence and advanced design, documentation,manufacturing and information management.

The program provides the graduate withadvanced education in a particular engineer-ing subject area, associated with aerospace,civil or mechanical engineering. Thisadvanced engineering education is coupledwith an intensive concentration in computa-tional procedures appropriate for that subjectarea. The program also includes substantial


project work to provide a background in theapplication of CAE techniques in real worldsituations. See the listing under Computer-Aided Engineering, page 494.

Engineer in Aerospace EngineeringRequirements for the Engineer in AerospaceEngineering are the same as the generalrequirements. Three to six of the unitsrequired for the degree must be AE 690. Priorapproval must be obtained from the guidancecommittee before registration in AE 690.

Doctor of Philosophy in AerospaceEngineeringThe Doctor of Philosophy with a major inaerospace engineering is also offered. Seegeneral requirements for graduate degrees.

Certificate in Aerospace Engineering(Astronautics)The Certificate in Aerospace Engineering(Astronautics) is designed for practicing engi-neers and scientists who enter space-relatedfields and/or who want to obtain training inspecific space-related areas. The studentsenroll at USC as limited status students. Therequired course work consists of 12 units; thestudents will choose four 3-unit courses fromthe following:

REQUIRED COURSES UNITS

AE 501 Spacecraft System Design 3

AE 502 Systems for Remote Sensing from Space 3

AE 549ab Systems Architecting 3-3AE 580 Orbital Mechanics I 3AE 581 Orbital Mechanics II 3AE 583 Spacecraft Attitude

Dynamics 3AE 585 Space Environments and

Spacecraft Interaction 3AE 599 Special Topics 3

The credit for classes may be applied towardthe M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineeringshould the student decide later to pursue anadvanced degree. In order to be admitted tothe M.S. program, the student should main-tain a B average or higher in courses for thecertificate and must satisfy all normal admis-sion requirements. All courses for the certifi-cate must be taken at USC. It is anticipatedthat other classes on emerging space tech-nologies will be added to the list of theoffered classes in the future.

Certificate in Computer-Aided EngineeringSee listing on page 494.

Mechanical Engineering DegreesFor information on mechanical engineeringdegrees and course requirements, seepage 527.


AEROSPACE ENGINEER ING (AE)

The terms indicated are expected but are notguaranteed. For the courses offered during anygiven term, consult the Schedule of Classes.

105 Introduction to Aerospace Engineering(4, Fa) Gateway to the Aerospace Engineer-ing major. Introduction to flight vehicle per-formance and propulsion. Elements of thephysics of gases. Laboratory: computers andgraphics; model rocket and glider test flights.

150L Introduction to Aerospace Engineer-ing Analysis (4, Sp) Organization of problemsfor computational solution; flow charts, com-puter programming, simultaneous linearequations, numerical methods for factoringpolynomials and evaluating integrals; com-puter graphics; related subjects. Corequisite:MATH 125.

261 Basic Flight Mechanics (4, Sp) Perfor-mance of flight vehicles; maximum speed,rate-of-climb, range, and endurance; basicstability and control, weight, and balance;computer exercises. (Duplicates credit informer AE 205.) Recommended preparation:AME 150L and AME 203.

282 Astronautics and Space Environment I(3) Solar system. Two-body problem. Orbits.Hohmann transfer. Rocket equation. Spaceenvironment and its effects on space systems.Sun. Solar wind. Geomagnetic field. Atmos-phere, ionosphere, magnetosphere. Prerequi-site: MATH 226, PHYS 152L.

309 Dynamics of Fluids (4) Fluid statics; con-servation of mass, momentum, and energy inintegral and differential form; applications.Laminar and turbulent pipe flow; compress-ible flow; potential flow over bodies. Recom-mended preparation: AME 205 and ME 310.

311ab Thermal and Statistical Systems (3-3,FaSp) Thermodynamics and statisticalmechanics. Kinetics of atoms, molecules, andphotons. Compressible fluid dynamics. Pre-requisite: MATH 245, PHYS 153L.

353 Aerospace Structures I (3, Fa) Shear andbending in symmetrical and unsymmetricalsections; torsion, column, and thin sheetanalysis and design, including plastic failuresand open section crippling. Prerequisite:AME 203.

380 Elements of Astronautics and SpaceScience (3, Sp) Sun and solar system. Space-craft mission design; orbital maneuvers.Plasma; electromagnetic radiation. Solarwind; magnetospheres; ionospheres; mag-netic storms; auroras. Elements of geo-physics. Planets. Space instrumentation. Pre-requisite: junior standing; recommended prepara-tion: MATH 125, MATH 126, MATH 226;PHYS 151L, PHYS 152L, PHYS 153L.

382 Astronautics and Space Environment II(3) Basics of spacecraft dynamics. Euler’sequation. Introduction to space plasmaphysics. Spacecraft in plasma. Radiationeffects on space systems. Space instrumenta-tion: detectors, analyzers, spectrometers. Pre-requisite: AE 282, PHYS 153L.

390 Special Problems (1-4) Supervised, indi-vidual studies. No more than one registrationpermitted. Enrollment by petition only.

410 Molecular Theory of Gases (3) Molecu-lar structure; intermolecular potentials; mole-cular processes in gases; molecular interpreta-tion of concepts of classical thermodynamics;radiative transport phenomena in gases. Pre-requisite: ME 310.

428 Mechanics of Materials (3) (Enroll inCE 428)

429 Structural Concept Design Project (3)(Enroll in CE 429)

441abL Senior Projects Laboratory (3-3)Individual engineering projects designed andconstructed to model and test a physical prin-ciple or system. Recommended preparation:AE 341L.

453 Aerospace Structural Design Project (3)Synthesis of aerospace structural systemswith prescribed strength and stiffness con-straints; project proposals; concept generationand preliminary analysis; evaluation of alter-nate design approaches; project management;technical presentations. Prerequisite: AE 353.

457 Engineering Fluid Dynamics (3) (Enrollin ME 457)

458 Theory of Structures II (3) (Enroll in CE458)


460 Aerodynamic Theory (3) Basic relationsdescribing the inviscid flow field about bod-ies and wings moving at subsonic and super-sonic speeds. Prerequisite: AE 309.

461 Flight Mechanics (3, Fa) Applications ofbasic aerodynamics to aircraft and missileperformance, power and thrust, stability andcontrol, compressibility effects. Recommendedpreparation: AE 309.

465 High-Speed Aerodynamics (3) Transonicand supersonic aerodynamics; application tohigh-speed airplanes. Prerequisite: AE 460.

473 Spacecraft Propulsion (3) Introductionto rocket engineering. Space missions andthrust requirements. Compressible gasdynamics. Propellant chemistry and thermo-dynamics. Liquid- and solid-fueled rockets.Nuclear and electric propulsion. Prerequisite:ME 310 and AE 309.

477 Solar System Exploration (3, Fa)Overview of current knowledge of solar sys-tem heliosphere, with emphasis on atmos-pheric and magnetospheric structure, includ-ing experimental methods of observation.Prerequisite: MATH 245.

481 Aircraft Design (3, Sp) Aircraft designand analysis, design requirements and speci-fications; integration of structure, propulsion,control system, and aerodynamic configura-tion; performance analysis and prediction.Recommended preparation: AE 205, AE 309,AE 353.

482 Spacecraft Design (4, Sp) Spacecraftmission design, space environment, attitudedetermination and control, telecommunica-tions, propulsion, structures and mechanisms,thermal control, power systems, launch sys-tems and facilities. Semester design project.Junior or senior standing in Engineering orPhysics.

483 Spacecraft Dynamics (3, Sp) Two-bodymotion. Rigid-body motion. Attitude dynam-ics and maneuvers. Spacecraft stabilization:gravity gradient, reaction wheels, magnetictorques. Thruster attitude control. Seniorstanding.

484 Principles and Techniques of RemoteSensing (3) Remote sensing methods, tech-niques and accuracies, photographic systems,radar, passive microwave, infrared, visible and ultraviolet imaging, capabilities, limita-tions of uses. Prerequisite: senior standing inengineering.

485 Molecular Gas Dynamics (3) Physicaldescription of kinetic nature of gas flows; dis-tribution function; introduction to the Boltz-mann equation; free-molecule flow; surfaceand molecular reflection properties; Monte-Carlo flow calculations. Recommended prepara-tion: AE 309 or AE 311b.

486 Fundamental Processes in High Tem-perature Gases (3) Fundamental collisionaland radiative processes (ionic, atomic, andmolecular); basic concepts and principles ofmicroscopic approach to description of physi-cal properties of energetic gas flow. Prerequi-site: senior standing.

490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8) Indi-vidual research and readings. Not availablefor graduate credit. Prerequisite: departmentalapproval.

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Course con-tent to be selected each semester from recentdevelopments in aerospace engineering andrelated fields.

501 Spacecraft System Design (3) Systemcomponents; vehicle structure, propulsionsystems, flight dynamics, thermal control,power systems, telecommunication. Inter-faces and tradeoffs between these compo-nents. Testing, system reliability, and integration.

502 Systems for Remote Sensing fromSpace (3) The operation, accuracy, resolution,figures of merit, and application of instru-ments which either produce images ofground scenes or probe the atmosphere asviewed primarily from space. Prerequisite:graduate standing in engineering or physics.

503 Elements of Vehicle and Energy Sys-tems Design (3, Irregular) Design synthesisof aero/hydro/mechanical systems; techniquesof design; conceptual thinking; problem defi-nition, configurational development, analyticengineering approximation, oral briefings andgroup problem solving. Graduate standing.

504 Elements of Composite StructureDesign (3, Sp) Compliance, strength,endurance properties of advanced compositesare developed, including semi-monocoquestructure, beams, plates, panels. Applicationsof theory to optimal design of componentsand systems. Graduate standing or depart-mental approval required.

506 Design of Low Cost Space Missions(3, Sp) Reviews all aspects of space missiondesign for practical approaches to reducingcost. Examines “LightSat” mission experi-ence and potential applicability to large-scalemissions. Prerequisite: graduate standing inengineering or science; recommended prepara-tion: AE 501 or some experience in spaceengineering.

507 Mechanics of Solids I (3) (Enroll inCE 507)

508 Spacecraft Power Systems (3, Sp) Intro-duction to solar arrays, batteries, nuclearpower sources, mechanical energy storage.Application theory of operation, practical con-siderations. Subsystem topologies and perfor-mance. Design optimization techniques.Graduate standing in engineering or science.

510ab Dynamics of Incompressible Fluids(3-3, FaSp) A unified discussion of low-speedfluid mechanics including exact solutions;approximation techniques for low and highReynolds numbers; inviscid flows; surfacewaves; dynamic stability; turbulence.

511 Compressible Gas Dynamics (3, Sp)Thermodynamics, kinetic theory, compress-ible flow equations, shock and expansionwaves, similarity, shock-expansion techniquesand linearized flow applied to bodies, charac-teristics, theory of boundary layers.

512 Aerodynamics of Wings and Bodies (3,Fa) Formulation of linearized theories forevaluating forces and moments on flight geo-metrics in subsonic and supersonic flow.

516ab Flight Vehicle Stability and Control(3-3) Response of flight to linear, nonlinear,and randomly defined disturbances. Genera-tion and measurement of error signals in nav-igational systems. Stability and control tech-niques. Recommended preparation: AE 461.

520ab Physical Gas Dynamics (3-3, FaSp) a:Molecular structure; radiative processes;microscopic description of gas phenomena;translational, rotational, vibrational, and elec-tronic freedom degrees; particle energy distri-butions; microscopic representation of ther-modynamic functions. Prerequisite: graduatestanding or departmental approval. b: Kineticconcepts in gas physics; thermal non-equilib-rium; intermolecular potentials; transport ofradiation and particles in high-temperaturegas; dissociation and ionization equilibrium;energy relaxation. Prerequisite: AE 520a.



525ab Engineering Analysis (3-3, FaSp)Applied mathematics pertinent to engineer-ing problems: vector analysis; theory of func-tions of a complex variable; integral trans-forms; eigenfunction expansions; partial dif-ferential equations; special functions.

529 Aircraft Structures Analysis (3, Sp) Thedirect stiffness (finite element) method foranalysis of semimonocoque structures; energymethods; elasticity, plates and shells, vibra-tion, and stability; system identification.

535ab Introduction to Computational FluidMechanics (3-3, FaSp) a: Convergence, con-sistency, stability: finite difference, finite ele-ment, and spectral methods; direct and itera-tive procedures for steady problems; lineardiffusion and advection problems; nonlinearadvection problems. Prerequisite: AE 525b. b:Generalized curvilinear coordinates; grid gen-eration; numerical techniques for transonicand supersonic inviscid flows; boundary layerflows; reduced Navier-Stokes equations; com-pressible and incompressible viscous flows.Prerequisite: AE 535a; AE 510a or AE 511.

542 Theory of Plates (3) (Enroll in CE 542)

543 Stability of Structures (3) (Enroll inCE 543)

546 Basic Aeroelasticity (3, Irregular) Inter-action of aerodynamic and structural forces.Static aeroelasticity: life effectiveness, diver-gence, reversal. Vibration and flutter: eigen-values, introduction to unsteady aerodynam-ics. Computers: influence coefficient, modalsolutions.

547 Advanced Aeroelasticity (3, Irregular)Transient, frequency, and random response:dynamic loads, atmospheric turbulence,numerical analysis, power spectral analysis;servo system interaction; unsteady compress-ible potential theory. Prerequisite: AE 546.

549ab Systems Architecting (3-3) a: Intro-duction to systems architecting in aerospace,electrical, computer, and manufacturing sys-tems emphasizing the conceptual and accep-tance phases and using heuristics; b: majorresearch project. Prerequisite: B.S. degree in arelated field of engineering; a before b.

550ab Seminar in Aerospace Engineering(1-1, FaSp) Recent developments andresearch in aerospace engineering and relatedfields. Oral and written reports. GradedCR/NC. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

556 Systems Architecture Design Experi-ence (3, Sp) This course gives the student adesign experience which mirrors the activi-ties of a systems architect during the architec-turing process. Interdisciplinary skills areemphasized. Prerequisite: AE 549a.

560ab Current Topics in Aerodynamics (3-3)Selected material of current engineeringinterest in aerospace engineering and relatedfields.

564 Computational Techniques in RarefiedGas Dynamics (3, Irregular) Particle-basedcomputational simulation methods for rarefied, high-speed flows. Molecular colli-sion kinetics. Monte Carlo direct simulationand related techniques. Recommended prepara-tion: AE 520a and skill in FORTRAN programming.

565 Theoretical and Computational Hyper-sonic Aerodynamics (3, Irregular) Introduc-tion to concepts and features unique to high-speed flow for sustained atmospheric flight,and to current developments in asymptotictheory and numerical simulation. Recom-mended preparation: AE 511 or AE 512.

572L Experimental Engineering Projects (3)Experimental methods appropriate to engi-neering research, emphasizing interdiscipli-nary investigations. Individual projects.

575 Advanced Engineering Analysis (3)(Enroll in ME 575)

576 Advanced Engineering AnalyticalMethods (3) (Enroll in ME 576)

580 Orbital Mechanics I (3) Physical princi-ples; two-body and central force motion; tra-jectory correction maneuvers; position andvelocity in conic orbits; Lambert’s problem;celestial mechanics; orbital perturbations.

581 Orbital Mechanics II (3, Fa) Theory ofperturbations of orbits; numerical methods inorbital mechanics; satellite dynamics; averag-ing methods; resonance; mission analysis.Prerequisite: AE 580.

583 Spacecraft Attitude Dynamics (3)Dynamics of systems of particles and rigidbodies; spacecraft attitude systems; attitudemaneuvers (spin, precession, nutation, etc.);attitude stabilization and attitude determina-tion; simulation methods.

585 Space Environments and SpacecraftInteractions (3) Space environments andinteractions with space systems. Vacuum,neutral and ionized species, plasma, radiation,micrometeoroids. Phenomena important forspacecraft operations.

586 Partially Ionized Plasmas (3) Review ofmicroscopic processes involving particles andradiation, and their impact on properties ofhigh-temperature gases and plasmas in localthermal equilibrium and non-equilibrium.

587 Gas-Surface Processes (3, Sp) Examina-tion of the basic physical chemistry of theinteraction of photons and low density gasphase particles with solid state materials. Rec-ommended preparation: AE 585, AE 486.

590 Directed Research (1-12) Research lead-ing to the master’s degree. Maximum unitswhich may be applied to the degree to bedetermined by the department. GradedCR/NC.

594abz Master’s Thesis (2-2-0) Credit onacceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.

599 Special Topics (2-4, max 9) Course con-tent will be selected each semester to reflectcurrent trends and developments in the fieldof aerospace engineering.

620 Aero and Hydrodynamic Wave Theory(3) Linear and nonlinear wave motion in flu-ids: group velocity, dispersion, wave action,wave patterns, evolution equations, solitonsand solitary waves, resonance phenomena.Recommended preparation: AE 525b andCE 309.

621 Stability of Fluids (3) Linear and nonlin-ear stability analysis applied to free shear lay-ers, boundary layers and jets; Rayleigh-Benard convective instabilities and centrifu-gal instability of rotating flows. Recommendedpreparation: AE 510b.

623 Dynamics of Stratified and RotatingFlows (3) Fluid motions in which densitygradients and/or rotation are important,including internal wave motions with rota-tion, flow past obstacles, viscous effects, sin-gular perturbations. Recommended preparation:AE 510b.

624 The Fluid Dynamics of Natural Phe-nomena (3) Application of the basic conceptsof rotating, stratified fluid motion to prob-lems in meteorology, oceanography, geo-physics and astrophysics.

626 Singular Perturbation Methods (3)Asymptotic series, W.K.B. approximation,method of steepest descent, stationary phase;matched asymptotic expansions and methodof multiple scales applied to ordinary andpartial differential equations. Recommendedpreparation: AE 525b.

630 Transition to Chaos in Dynamical Sys-tems (3) Bifurcation theory and universalroutes to chaos in deterministic systems;application to maps and differential flows;characterization of strange attractors. Recom-mended preparation: AE 525b.

640 Advanced Theory of Elasticity (3)(Enroll in CE 640)

Applied Mechanics 471

652 Turbulent Shear Flows (3) Free shearlayers. Turbulent flows in pipes and channels.Turbulent boundary layers. Effects of com-pressibility. Sound radiation by turbulence.Recommended preparation: AE 510b.

690 Directed Research (1-4, max 8) Labora-tory study of specific problems by candidatesfor the degree Engineer in Aerospace Engi-neering. Graded CR/NC.

694abz Thesis (2-2-0) Required for thedegree Engineer in Aerospace Engineering.Credit on acceptance of thesis. GradedIP/CR/NC.

790 Research (1-12) Research leading to thedoctorate. Maximum units which may beapplied to the degree to be determined bythe department. Graded CR/NC.

794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0)Credit on acceptance of dissertation. GradedIP/CR/NC.

AEROSPACE AND MECHANICALENGINEER ING (AME)

203 Mechanics I (5, Fa) An integrated intro-duction to statics, strength of materials anddesign. (Duplicates credit in former ME 203.)Recommended preparation: PHYS 151, MATH126.

205 Mechanics II (5, Sp) An integrated intro-duction to kinematics, dynamics and design.(Duplicates credit in former ME 205.) Recom-mended preparation: AME 203.

308 Computer-Aided Analyses for Aero-Mechanical Design (3, Sp) Introduction tothe finite element method; practical applica-tion of computer analysis tools for structuralanalyses and design. (Duplicates credit in for-mer ME 308.) Recommended preparation: ME205, MATH 245.

341abL Mechoptronics Laboratory I and II(3-3, FaSp) A coordinated laboratory and lec-ture sequence on aeromechanical instrumen-tation and device control stressing the symbi-otic integration of mechanical, optical andelectronic components. (Duplicates credit informer AE 341abL.) Prerequisite: PHYS 152L,MATH 126.

400 Senior Seminar (1, Fa) Discussion oftopics related to technology innovation andprofessional and industrial practice in aero-space and mechanical engineering. Technicalcommunication experiences are required.Senior standing. (Duplicates credit in formerME 400.)

Applied MechanicsEmail: [email protected]

Bachelor of Science in Applied MechanicsThe requirement for this degree is 128 units.A grade point average of C (2.0) is required inall upper division engineering courses. Thisprogram is administered by the staff of theDepartments of Aerospace, Civil andMechanical Engineering. Students may regis-ter in any of those departments and still qual-ify for this degree. See common require-ments for undergraduate degrees section,page 458.


CHEM 105aL General Chemistry 4WRIT 140* Writing and Critical

Reasoning 4General education* Social Issues 4MATH 125 Calculus I 4

16


Electives approved electives incomputer programming 4

MATH 126 Calculus II 4PHYS 151L Fundamentals of


651 Statistical Theories of Turbulence (3) Stationary stochastic processes. Isotropic turbulence; governing equations for the velocity correlation andspectrum functions. Turbulent diffusion. Scalar fluctuations in a turbulent field. Recommended preparation: AE 510b.

General education 4

16


CE 205 Statics 2MATH 226 Calculus III 4PHYS 152 Fundamentals of


General education 8

18


CE 225 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies 3

MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering I 4

PHYS 153L Fundamentals of Physics III: Optics and Modern Physics 4

General education 4

15


CE 325 Dynamics 3EE 326L Essentials of Electrical

Engineering 4MATH 445 Mathematics of

Physics and Engineering II 4

ME 310 EngineeringThermodynamics I 3

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BiomedicalEngineeringOlin Hall of Engineering 500(213) 740-7237FAX: (213) 740-0343Email: [email protected]: www.usc.edu/dept/biomed

Chair: David Z. D’Argenio, Ph.D.

FacultyDwight C. and Hildagard E. Baum Chair inBiomedical Engineering: David Z. D’Argenio,Ph.D.

Professors: Michael O. Arbib, Ph.D. (ComputerScience, Neurobiology); Michel Baudry, Ph.D.(Natural Sciences and Mathematics); George A.Bekey, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering, ComputerScience and Speech Science); Theodore W.Berger, Ph.D. (Neurobiology); Richard N.Bergman, Ph.D. (Physiology and Biophysics);Edward K. Blum, Ph.D. (Mathematics,Computer Science); David Z. D’Argenio,Ph.D.*; Robert E. Kalaba, Ph.D. (Economics,Electrical Engineering); Michael C.K. Khoo,Ph.D.; Richard Leahy, Ph.D. (ElectricalEngineering and Radiology); Gerald E. Loeb,M.D.; Vasilis Z. Marmarelis, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering); Chrysostomos Nikias, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering); DennisO’Leary, Ph.D. (Otolaryngology, Physiology andBiophysics); Prakash N. Shrivastava, Ph.D.(Radiation Oncology); Manbir Singh, Ph.D.(Radiology); Stanley M. Yamashiro, Ph.D.(Electrical Engineering)

Associate Professors: Peter S. Conti, M.D.,Ph.D. (Radiology); Sandra Howell, Ph.D.(Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy);Kwang-Jin Kim, Ph.D. (Medicine andPhysiology); Jill McNitt-Gray, Ph.D. (ExerciseScience); Armand R. Tanguay, Jr., Ph.D.(Electrical Engineering)

Assistant Professors: William R. Dougherty,M.D. (Surgery); Jean-Michel Maarek,Doc.Ing.; Bartlett W. Mel, Ph.D.

Research Professor: Gilbert A. Chauvet, Ph.D.,M.D. (Theoretical Biology, University of Angers,France)

Research Associate Professor: Edward T. Chow,Ph.D. (Radiology)

Research Assistant Professors: Jim-Shih Liaw,Ph.D.; Wee Ling Wong, Ph.D.; Xiaping Xie,M.D.

Adjunct Professor: Joseph H. Schulman, Ph.D.(Alfred E. Mann Foundation)

Adjunct Associate Professors: Samuel E.Landsberger, Sc.D. (Rancho Los AmigosMedical Center); Robert V. Shannon, Ph.D.(House Ear Institute)

Adjunct Assistant Professor: Adrian A. Polliak,Ph.D. (Rancho Los Amigos Medical Center)


Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science in BiomedicalEngineeringThe requirement for the degree is 128 units.A cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) isrequired for all courses taken at USC as wellas for all courses taken within the BiomedicalEngineering Department.

See common requirements for undergraduatedegrees, page 458.

Technical electives are to be selected from anapproved list available in the departmentoffice.


BME 101 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering 3


Chemistry 4MATH 125 Calculus I 4General education 4

15


CHEM 105bL General Chemistry, orCHEM 115bL Advanced General

Chemistry 4MATH 126 Calculus II 4General education* Social Issues 4WRIT 140* Writing and Critical

Reasoning 4

16


BISC 110L Introduction to Biology I 4

CSCI 101L Fundamentals of Computer Programming 3

MATH 226 Calculus III 4PHYS 151L** Fundamentals of


15


BISC 112L Introduction to Biology II 4

BME 210 Biomedical ComputerSimulation Methods 3



AME 341a Mechoptronics Laboratory I 3

CE 309 Fluid Mechanics 3General education 4Electives technical 7

17


AE 441aL Senior Projects Laboratory 3

WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 4Electives technical 9

16


Electives** free electives 4Electives technical 12

16

*Taken concurrently.

**The choice of free electives in the fourth yearrequires approval of the administering department.

Master of Science in Applied MechanicsSee the listing in the Civil Engineering sec-tion on page 488.


PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism 4

15


CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry 4EE 202L Linear Circuits 4PHYS 153L Fundamentals of

Physics III: Optics and Modern Physics 4

WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 4

16


BME 302L Medical Electronics 4BME 403 Physiological Systems 3CHEM 322bL Organic Chemistry 4EE 301a Introduction to Linear

Circuits 3General education 4

18


BME 405L Senior Projects:Measurements andInstrumentation, or

BME 406L Senior Projects: SoftwareSystems 4

BME 423 Statistical Methods inBiomedical Engineering 3

Electives technical 7General education 4

18


BISC 311L Molecular Biology 4BME 402 Control and Communication

in the Nervous System 3Elective technical 4General education 4

15


**Satisfies general education Category III.

Bachelor of Science in BiomedicalEngineering (Biochemical Engineering)The requirement for the degree is 128 units.A grade point average of C (2.0) is required inall course work taken at USC as well as allcourses taken within the Department ofBiomedical Engineering. See general educa-tion and additional common requirements forundergraduate degrees, page 458.




Chemistry 4MATH 125 Calculus I 4General education 4

15



Chemistry 4MATH 126 Calculus II 4General education* Social Issues 4WRIT 140* Writing and Critical

Reasoning 4

16






15






15


BISC 311 Molecular Biology 4CHE 330 Chemical Engineering

Thermodynamics 4CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry 4WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 4

16


BME 403 Physiological Systems 3BME 410 Introduction to

Biomaterials 3BISC 316L Biochemistry and Cell

Biology 4CHE 350 Introduction to

Separation Processes, orCHEM 322bL Organic Chemistry 4General education 4

18


BISC 300L Introduction to Microbiology 4


EE 202L Linear Circuits 4General education 4

15

Biomedical Engineering 473


BISC 478 Computational Genome Analysis 4

BME 302L Medical Electronics 4BME 402 Control and Communi-

cation in the Nervous System 3

CHE 489 Biochemical Engineering 3

General education 4

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Combined Major in Biomedical/ElectricalEngineeringThe requirement for the degree is 136 units. Agrade point average of C (2.0) is required in allcourse work taken at USC, as well as all cours-es taken within the Department of BiomedicalEngineering. Both majors are listed on thediploma upon completion of the dual majorcurriculum. See common requirements forundergraduate degrees section, page 458.



MATH 125 Calculus I 4WRIT 140* Writing and Critical

Reasoning 4General education* Social Issues 4

15



Chemistry 4CSCI 101L Fundamentals of

Computer Programming 3EE 101 Introduction to

Digital Logic 3MATH 126 Calculus II 4PHYS 151L** Fundamentals of


18



Chemistry 4EE102L Introduction to

Digital Circuits 2MATH 226 Calculus III 4PHYS 152L Fundamentals of


General education 4

18



EE 202L Linear Circuits 4MATH 245 Mathematics of

Physics and Engineering I 4


15



BME 425 Basics of Biomedical Imaging 3

CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry 4EE 301a Introduction to Linear

Systems 3EE 338 Physical Electronics 3

17



BME 403 Physiological Systems 3EE 357 Basic Organization of

Computer Systems 3MATH 445 Mathematics of

Physics and Engineering II 4

General education 4

18



EE 330 Electromagnetics I 3EE 348L Electronic Circuits I 4General education 4Electives technical 3

17


BISC 311 Molecular Biology 4BME 402 Control and Communi-

cation in the Nervous System 3

EE 454L Introduction to Systems Design UsingMicroprocessors, or

EE 478L Digital Electronic Circuit Design 4


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Combined Major in Biomedical/MechanicalEngineeringThe requirement for the degree is 133 units.A cumulative GPA 2.0 (C average) is requiredfor all courses taken at USC, as well as allcourses taken within the Biomedical Engi-neering Department. Technical electives areto be selected from the approved list avail-able from the department.




Reasoning 4General education Social Issues 4

15



Chemistry 4CSCI 101L Fundamentals of

Computer Programming 3MATH 126 Calculus II 4PHYS 151L** Fundamentals of


15


AME 203 Mechanics I 5CHEM 105bL General Chemistry, orCHEM 115bL Advanced General

Chemistry 4MATH 226 Calculus III 4PHYS 152L Fundamentals of


17


AME 205 Mechanics II 5BME 210 Biomedical Computer

Simulation Methods 3MATH 245 Mathematics of


General education 4

16


BISC 110L Introduction to Biology I 4CE 309 Fluid Mechanics 3CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry 4MASC 310 Mechanical Behavior of

Materials 3General education 4

18




BME 403 Physiological Systems 3EE 202L Linear Circuits 4ME 451 Linear Control Systems 3General education 4

18


BME 404 Biomechanics 3BME 405L Senior Projects:

Measurements andInstrumentation, or

BME 406L Senior Projects: SoftwareSystems 4




17


AME 308 Computer-Aided Analyses for Aero-Mechanical Design 3

BISC 311 Molecular Biology 4BME 402 Control and Communication

in the Nervous System 3ME 310 Engineering

Thermodynamics I 3General education 4

17



Master of Science in BiomedicalEngineeringThe Master of Science in BiomedicalEngineering is awarded in strict conformitywith the general requirements of the School ofEngineering. At least 28 approved units mustbe satisfactorily completed, of which at least19 units must be at the 500 level or above, andfour units must be thesis BME 594abz.

The master’s program provides students witha broad background, linking physiology withengineering science, necessary for enteringinterdisciplinary careers in medical technolo-gy or pursuing further graduate studies in arelated field.


BME 501 Advanced Topics inBiomedical Systems 4

BME 502 Advanced Studies of theNervous System 4

BME 513 Signal and Systems Analysis 3

BME 523 Measurement and Processing of BiologicalSignals 3

BME 533 Seminar in Bioengineering 1

BME 591a Mathematical Biophysics 3

BME 594abz Master’s Thesis 2-2-0Electives technical 6

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Biomedical Engineering 475

Master of Science in BiomedicalEngineering (Biomedical Imaging andTelemedicine)The entrance requirements are identical tothose for admission to the existing programfor the Master of Science in BiomedicalEngineering. Completion of the Master ofScience in Biomedical Engineering(Biomedical Imaging and Telemedicine)requires that at least 29 approved units mustbe satisfactorily completed of which at least19 units must be at the 500 level or above.



BME 425 Basics of Biomedical Imaging 3

BME 501 Advanced Topics inBiomedical Systems 4

BME 513 Signal and Systems Analysis 3

BME 525 Advanced BiomedicalImaging 4

BME 527 Introduction to Teleradiology andMultimedia Technology 3

BME 528 Medical Diagnostics,Therapeutics and Informatics Applications 3

EE 469 Introduction to DigitalMedia Engineering 3

EE 569 Introduction to Digital Image Processing 3

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Doctor of Philosophy in BiomedicalEngineeringThe objective of the Doctor of Philosophy isto produce independent investigators whocan make original scholarly contributions andapply advanced engineering concepts andtechniques to the understanding and solutionof biomedical problems. This program isintended to prepare the student for a careerin academic research and teaching, or as anindependent investigator in industrial or gov-ernment laboratories.

The requirements listed are special to thisdepartment and must be read in conjunctionwith the general requirements of theGraduate School.

This program is designed to be normally com-pleted in four years of full-time work beyondthe Bachelor of Science degree (includingsummers). The first two years are devotedprimarily to formal course work and the lasttwo to research. In view of the flexible pro-gram, each student is assigned an advisor whowill guide him or her in the selection of cours-es. At the end of the first year of graduatestudy the student must pass a screeningexamination. During the second year he orshe is required to make a tentative major fieldselection (e.g., biomedical imaging, signalprocessing, neural engineering) and pass aqualifying examination. In accordance withthe requirements of the Graduate School, atleast 60 units of credit beyond the Bachelor ofScience degree are required, with a minimumgrade point average of 3.0. Students arerequired to take BME 533, the graduate bio-medical engineering seminar course, for threesemesters during their studies.

Requirements for AdmissionBachelor of Science degree in engineering ora natural science, and satisfactory scores onthe Graduate Record Examinations. Under-graduate work should include a basic coursein biology, physics, organic chemistry, bio-

chemistry, differential equations, and digitalcomputation. Students lacking any of thesewill be required to make up the deficiencyduring the first two years of graduate work.

Students who have completed all requirementsfor the Master of Science degree offered in thisdepartment may apply for admission to thePh.D. program. In this case, all courses takenin the M.S. program may be applied towardthe requirements of the doctoral degree.

Screening ExaminationAt the end of the first year of graduate study,all students must take a screening examina-tion to determine whether or not they will beallowed to continue in the Doctor of Phil-osophy program. Those who fail will bedropped from the program, although they

may be permitted to complete the additionalrequirements necessary to obtain the Masterof Science degree.

Guidance CommitteeDuring the third semester, the student mustmake a tentative major field selection asdescribed above and form a guidance com-mittee. The latter administers the qualifyingexamination.

Qualifying ExaminationsThe qualifying examinations will normally betaken during the fourth semester of full-timeacademic study. The examinations requirethe preparation of a comprehensive writtenresearch proposal which presents a researchquestion, critically reviews the pertinent liter-ature and outlines the proposed experimen-tal, analytical and computational proceduresrequired to answer the question. The propos-al must be defended in an oral examination.


BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER ING (BME)


101 Introduction to Biomedical Engineering(3, Fa) Historical development and survey ofmajor areas comprising biomedical engineer-ing: theoretical neurobiology and systemsphysiology, biomedical instrumentation, arti-ficial organ and prosthetic devices, biomed-ical computer applications.

110 Technological Applications in Biomed-ical Engineering (2) Presentation of biomed-ical technology and applications: instrumen-tation for cardiorespiratory diagnosis andmanagement; hemodialysis technology;instrumentation for nerve function evalua-tion; medical lasers, medical imaging modali-ties. Prerequisite: BME 101.

210 Biomedical Computer Simulation Meth-ods (3, Sp) Computational methods for simu-lation of circulatory, respiratory, pharmacoki-netic, and neural models. Quadrature, differ-ential equations, systems of linear equations,simulation languages, experimental statistics.(Duplicates credit in former BME 210a.) Pre-requisite: CSCI 101L; corequisite: MATH 245.

302L Medical Electronics (4, Sp) Electronicdesign and measurements for medical appli-cations. Use of integrated circuits, biopoten-tial measurements, static and dynamic cali-bration of physiological transducers. Prerequi-site: EE 202.


390 Special Problems (1-4) Supervised, individual studies. No more than one registration permitted. Enrollment by petition only.

402 Control and Communication in the Ner-vous System (3, Sp) An introduction to thestructural and functional elements commonto nervous systems, with emphasis on cellulardynamics, interneuronal communication, sen-sory and effector systems. Prerequisite: BISC110L; MATH 245.

403 Physiological Systems (3, Sp) A thor-ough bioengineering treatment of the physio-logical properties of various mammalian organsystems: e.g., cardiovascular, respiratory,renal, and musculoskeletal. Prerequisite: BISC 110L; MATH 245.

404 Biomechanics (3, Fa) Mechanical proper-ties of biological tissues and fluid transport inphysiological systems: blood rheology; biovis-coelastic solids and fluids; gas flow and mix-ing; prosthesis design. Prerequisite: PHYS152L, MATH 245, ME 201.

405L Senior Projects: Measurements andInstrumentation (4, Fa) Application of instru-mentation and measurement techniques tobiomedical engineering projects involvingmeasurement, replacement or augmentationof biomedical systems. Prerequisite: BME 210,EE 202L.

406L Senior Projects: Software Systems (4, Fa) Software projects employing engineer-ing, mathematical, and computational princi-ples; applications include sensory and motorprocessing. (Duplicates credit in formerBME 210b.) Prerequisite: BME 210.

410 Introduction to Biomaterials (3, Sp)Application of principles of physical chemistry,biochemistry, and materials engineering to bio-medical problems, e.g., materials selection anddesign for implants of vital organs, etc.

Chemical Engineering 477

414 Rehabilitation Engineering (3, Fa) Anintroduction to rehabilitation technology:limb and spinal orthoses; limb prostheses;functional electrical stimulation; sensory aids.Recommended preparation: ME 201 or ME 203.

423 Statistical Methods in Biomedical Engi-neering (3, Fa) Applications of parametricand non-parametric tests, analysis of variance,linear regression, time-series analysis, andautoregressive modeling, with biomedicalapplications to statistical analysis of biomed-ical data.

425 Basics of Biomedical Imaging (3, Fa)Basic scientific principles of various biomed-ical imaging modalities including nuclearmagnetic resonance, X-ray computed tomog-raphy, single photon and positron emissiontomography, ultrasonic imaging and biomag-netism. Prerequisite: PHYS 153L.

489 Biochemical Engineering (3, Sp) (Enrollin CHE 489)


499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Currenttrends and developments in the field of bio-medical engineering.

501 Advanced Topics in Biomedical Systems(4, Sp) Advanced topics in selected biomed-ical systems: cardiopulmonary, neuromuscu-lar, renal and endocrine. (Duplicates credit informer BME 503ab.)

502 Advanced Studies of the Nervous System (4, Sp) Advanced topics on the struc-ture and function of the nervous systemexamined from the viewpoint of computa-tional systems science. (Duplicates credit informer BME 512.)

513 Signal and Systems Analysis (3, Fa)Classification; representation; statisticalanalysis; orthogonal expansions; least-squares estimation; harmonic analysis;Fourier, Laplace, and Z transforms; the lin-ear system; filtering; modeling and simula-tion; linear control theory. Prerequisite:departmental approval.

523 Measurement and Processing of Bio-logical Signals (3, Sp) Acquisition, analysis,and display of biological data using digitalcomputers; laboratory applications of digitalsignal processing and real time analysis. Pre-requisite: BME 513.

525 Advanced Biomedical Imaging (4, Sp)Advanced scientific and engineering princi-ples of biomedical imaging including mag-netic resonance, X-ray computed tomogra-phy, single photon and positron emissiontomography, magnetoencephalography andelectroencephalography. Prerequisite: depart-mental approval.

527 Introduction to Teleradiology and Mul-timedia Technology (3, Sp) The hardware,software and networking needs of multime-dia technology with emphasis on user inter-face, communication, and storage andretrieval of radiological images will be dis-cussed. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

528 Medical Diagnostics, Therapeutics andInformatics Applications (3, Sp) Clinicalapplications of biomedical imaging in deci-sion making for diagnosis or therapy ofpatients with emphasis on clinical informaticsincluding objective image evaluation tech-niques. Prerequisite: departmental approval.

533 Seminar in Bioengineering (1, max 3, Fa)Graded CR/NC.


591ab Mathematical Biophysics (a: 3, Fa; b:3, Sp) Formulation of biological problems inmathematical terms. Analytical and computa-tional solution of the relevant equations.


599 Special Topics (2-4, max 9) Currenttrends and developments in the field of bio-medical engineering.

605abL Experimental Projects in BiomedicalEngineering (3-3, FaSp) Application of mod-ern instrumentation and data processing tech-niques to the experimental study of selectedbiosystems. Laboratory. (Duplicates credit informer BME 519L.) Prerequisite: departmentalapproval.

680 Modeling and Simulation of Physiolog-ical Systems (3, Sp) Mathematical theoriesand computation techniques for modelingphysiological systems, with emphasis on car-diorespiratory, metabolic-endocrine, and neu-ronal functions. Prerequisite: departmentalapproval.

686 Introduction to Biomedical Research (3, Fa) The nature of scientific research inbioengineering; scientific method; observa-tion and interpretation; variation and error.Critical analysis of original literature and for-mulation of research problems. Prerequisite:departmental approval.

790 Research (1-12) Research applicable tothe doctorate. Graded CR/NC.


Chemical EngineeringHEDCO Building 216(213) 740-2225FAX: (213) 740-8053Email: [email protected]

Chair: Muhammad Sahimi, Ph.D.

FacultyJohn Robert Fluor Chair in Chemical Engineering:Ronald Salovey, Ph.D.* (Materials Science)

Robert E. Vivian Chair in Energy Resources:Theodore T. Tsotsis, Ph.D.

Professors: Iraj Ershaghi, Ph.D. (PetroleumEngineering); Florian Mansfeld, Ph.D.(Materials Science); Muhammad Sahimi,Ph.D.; Yanis C. Yortsos, Ph.D. (PetroleumEngineering)

Associate Professors: Wenji Victor Chang,Ph.D.; Katherine S. Shing, Ph.D.*

Assistant Professor: Ching-An Peng, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professor: Ronald G. Minet, Ph.D.

Adjunct Assistant Professor: Ian Webster, Sc.D.

Lecturers: Sidney Goodman, M.S.; M. Kezirian,Ph.D.; Eric Wagner, Ph.D.; K.W. Won, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professors: Elmer L. Dougherty,Ph.D. (Petroleum Engineering); Lyman L.Handy, Ph.D. (Petroleum Engineering);Ferdinand A. Kroger, Ph.D. (MaterialsScience); Frank J. Lockhart, Ph.D., P.E.*;James M. Whelan, Ph.D. (ElectricalEngineering and Materials Science)

*Recipient of university-wide or school teachingaward.

Chemical Engineering Honor Society: OmegaChi Epsilon

Degree Requirements

Program GoalsTo ensure that our graduates are adequatelyprepared for graduate studies in various relat-ed fields (health science professions, environ-mental, biochemical and biomedical engi-neering, for example) and for employment inthe great variety of industries in California,the neighboring states and the Pacific Rim,the Chemical Engineering Department hasset the following educational goals:

(1) To provide each student with a rigorousbut flexible education in mathematics, basicscience and engineering science. These foun-dational courses will facilitate lifelong learn-ing and professional adaptability in today’srapidly changing, highly technological society.

(2) To provide the students with a flexibleselection of areas of emphasis within themajor field of chemical engineering and toequip the students with the ability to applytheir scientific knowledge and engineeringskills to the creative solution of problems.

(3) To ensure that students develop effectiveoral and writing communications skills andthe ability to function well within groups.

(4) To impart to the students the importanceof both personal and professionaldevelopment.

Bachelor of Science in ChemicalEngineeringThe requirement for the degree is 132 units.A scholarship average of C (2.0) or higher isrequired in all upper division courses takenin the Department of Chemical Engineering.See the common requirements for undergrad-uate degrees section, page 458.



Chemistry 4MATH 125 Calculus I 4WRIT 140* Writing and Critical


16


CHE 120 Introduction to ChemicalEngineering 3

CHEM 105bL General Chemistry, or

CHEM 115bL Advanced General Chemistry 4


MATH 126 Calculus II 4PHYS 151L** Fundamentals of


18


CHE 330 Chemical EngineeringThermodynamics 4

CHEM 300L Analytical Chemistry 4MATH 226 Calculus III 4PHYS 152L Fundamentals of


16


CE 205 Statics 2CHE 350 Introduction to

Separation Processes 4CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry 4MATH 245 Mathematics of


General education 4

18


CHE 442 Chemical Reactor Analysis 4

CHE 405 Applications of Probabilityand Statistics for Chemical Engineers 3

CHEM 430a Physical Chemistry 4Elective*** technical 3General education 4

18


CHE 443 Unit Operations of Chemical Engineering 4

CHE 476 Chemical EngineeringMaterials 3

EE 438L Processing forMicroelectronics 3


17


CHE 444L Chemical EngineeringLaboratory 4

CHE 445 Molecular TransportProcesses 4

CHE 485 Computer-Aided Chemical Process Design 3

General education 4

15




CHE 460L Chemical Process Dynamics and Control 4

CHE 480 Chemical Process and Plant Design 3

ISE 460 Engineering Economy, orBUAD 301 Technical

Entrepreneurship 3Elective*** technical 4

14


**Satisfies general education category III.

***Restricted technical electives (7 units) CHEM 322bL (4) or CHEM 430b (4) and an upper divi-sion CHE course (3).

Bachelor of Science in ChemicalEngineering (Biochemical Engineering)The requirement for the degree is 136 units.A scholarship average of C (2.0) or higher isrequired in all upper division courses taken inthe Departments of Chemical Engineering,Biomedical Engineering and BiologicalSciences. See also the common requirementsfor undergraduate degrees section, page 458.





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Chemistry 4CHE 120 Introduction to Chemical

Engineering 3CSCI 101L Fundamentals of

Computer Programming 3MATH 126 Calculus II 4PHYS 151L** Fundamentals of


18



CHEM 300L Analytical Chemistry 4

MATH 226 Calculus III 4PHYS 152L Fundamentals of


16


BISC 311 Molecular Biology 4CHE 350 Introduction to

Separation Processes 4CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry 4MATH 245 Mathematics of


16


BISC 300L Introduction to Microbiology 4

BISC 316L Biochemistry and Cell Biology 4


CHEM 430a Physical Chemistry 4

16




Entrepreneurship 3WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 3General education 8

18


BISC 403 Advanced Molecular Biology: Eukaryotes 4



CHE 489 Biochemical Engineering 3Elective*** technical 3

18


BME 410 Introduction to Biomaterials 3



General education 8

18



***Restricted technical elective (3 units) CHE 485 or CHE 405.

Bachelor of Science in ChemicalEngineering (Petroleum Engineering)The requirement for the degree is 136 units.A scholarship average of C (2.0) or higher isrequired in all upper division courses takenin the Department of Chemical Engineering.See the common requirements for undergrad-uate degrees section, page 458.





16


CHE 120 Introduction to Chemical Engineering 3


Chemistry 4MATH 126 Calculus II 4PHYS 151L** Fundamentals of



18





16


CHE 350 Introduction to Separation Processes 4

CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry 4MATH 245 Mathematics of


General education 4

16



CHE 405 Applications of Probability and Statistics for Chemical Engineers 3


CHEM 430a Physical Chemistry 4PTE 461 Formation Evaluation 3PTE 463L Introduction to

Transplant Processes in Porous Media 3

17





Entrepreneurship 3WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 3General education 4

17





PTE 465L Drilling Technology and Subsurface Methods 3

General education 4

18




PTE 464L Petroleum ReservoirEngineering 3

General education 4Elective*** technical 4

18


**Satisfies general education category III.

***Restricted technical electives (4 units) CHEM 322bL (4) or CHEM 430b (4).

Bachelor of Science in ChemicalEngineering (Environmental Engineering)The requirement for the degree is 135 units.A grade point average of C (2.0) or higher isrequired in all upper division courses takenin the Department of Chemical Engineeringand the Department of Civil Engineering.See also the common requirements forundergraduate degrees section, page 458.





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Chemistry 4MATH 126 Calculus II 4PHYS 151L** Fundamentals of


15





16


CHE 350 Introduction to Separation Processes 4

CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry 4CSCI 101L Fundamentals of

Computer Programming 3MATH 245 Mathematics of



18


CE 453 Water Quality Control 3CHE 405 Applications of

Probability and Statistics for Chemical Engineers 3


CHEM 430a Physical Chemistry 4PTE 463L Introduction to

Transport Processes in Porous Media 3

17




Air Pollution elective*** 3General education 8

18



CE 463L Water Chemistry andAnalysis 3





Entrepreneurship 3

17




CHE 486 Design of Environmentally Benign Process Plants 3

General education 8

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***Restricted Air Pollution elective (3 units) ENE 428L or ENE 429.

Bachelor of Science in ChemicalEngineering (Polymer Science)The requirement for the degree is 136 units.A scholarship average of C (2.0) or higher isrequired in all upper division courses takenin the Departments of ChemicalEngineering, Biomedical Engineering,Materials Science and Electrical Engineering.See also requirements for undergraduatedegrees section, page 458.

FIRST YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER




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FIRST YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER


CHEM 105bL General Chemistry, orCHEM 115bl Advanced General

Chemistry 4MATH 126 Calculus II 4

PHYS 151L** Fundamentals ofPhysics I: Mechanicsand Thermodynamics 4

CSCI 101L Fundamentals ofComputer Programming 3

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SECOND YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER




16

SECOND YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER

CHE 350 Introduction to SeparationProcesses 4

CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry 4MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics

and Engineering 4General education 4

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THIRD YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER

CHE 405 Applications ofProbability and Statisticsfor Chemical Engineers 3

CHE 442 Chemical ReactorAnalysis 4

CHE 472 Polymer Science andEngineering 3

CHEM 430a Physical Chemistry 4General education 4

18

THIRD YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER

CHE 443 Unit Operations ofChemical Engineering 4

CHE 474L Polymer Science andEngineering Laboratory 3


WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 3Technical Elective*** 4

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FOURTH YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER



CHE 477 Computer Assisted PolymerEngineering andManufacturing 3

CHE 485 Computer-Aided ChemicalProcess Design 3

General education 4

18

FOURTH YEAR, SECOND SEMESTER

CHE 460L Chemical ProcessDynamics and Control 4

CHE 480 Chemical Processand Plant Design 3

ISE Engineering Economy 3Materials Elective **** 3General Education 4

17

* Taken concurrently

** Satisfies general education Category III

*** Restricted technical electives (4 units): CHEM322bL (4) or CHEM 430b (4)

**** Restricted materials elective (3 units): EE 438L (3)or BME 410 (3) or CHE 475 (3) or CHE 478 (3).

Bachelor of Science in ChemicalEngineering (Manufacturing Engineering)If a student chooses six courses (9 to 18 units)from a prescribed program, he or she maygraduate with the special designation Area ofEmphasis in Manufacturing Engineering onthe transcript. Details are given under Manu-facturing Engineering on page 524.

Master of Science in Chemical EngineeringThe Master of Science in Chemical Engi-neering is awarded in strict conformity withthe general requirements of the USC Schoolof Engineering with the exception that theminimum unit requirement is 28. Twosemesters of registration in CHE 550 arerequired.

Engineer in Chemical EngineeringRequirements for the Engineer in ChemicalEngineering are the same as set forth in thegeneral requirements. See general require-ments for graduate degrees.

Doctor of PhilosophyThe Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree inchemical engineering is awarded in conformi-ty with the general requirements of theGraduate School. See general requirementsfor graduate degrees.

Departmental Policies and RequirementsIn addition to the general requirements forthe Ph.D. described in this catalogue, candi-dates in chemical engineering are required todemonstrate proficiency in the followingfields: thermodynamics, fluid flow, heat andmass transfer and chemical engineeringkinetics. Four semesters of registration inCHE 550 are required of all students. More

detailed statements of the departmentalrequirements may be found in a brochureavailable upon request from the Departmentof Chemical Engineering.

Chemical Engineering Three-Two PlanA special curriculum is available for obtaininga Bachelor of Science degree in chemical


engineering and a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a letters, arts and sciences major in five years. For further information seedepartmental advisors.

Similar programs are available in cooperationwith certain liberal arts colleges. Such pro-grams are particularly suited for obtaining aBachelor of Science in Chemistry at the liber-al arts college and a Bachelor of Science inChemical Engineering at USC.


CHEMICAL ENGINEER ING (CHE)


120 Introduction to Chemical Engineering(3, Sp) Problem-solving techniques in chemi-cal engineering using graphics and comput-ers. Mass and heat balances. Corequisite:MATH 125; CHEM 105aL or CHEM 115aL.

330 Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics(4, Fa) Elements of chemical engineeringthermodynamics, including generalized corre-lations of properties of materials, phasebehavior, physical and chemical equilibria.Corequisite: MATH 226.

350 Introduction to Separation Processes(4, Sp) Use of equilibrium phase relationsand principles of material and energy balancefor design, operation, and optimization ofseparation procedures such as distillation,absorption, etc. Prerequisite: CHE 330;CHEM 105bL or CHEM 115bL.


405 Applications of Probability and Statis-tics for Chemical Engineers (3, Fa) Principlesof probability and statistics, random variablesand random functions. Application to chemi-cal engineering problems, including processdesign, process safety, heterogeneous materi-als and processes. Prerequisite: MATH 245.

410 Introduction to Biomaterials (3, Sp)(Enroll in BME 410)

426 Rubber Technology (2, Fa) Natural andsynthetic rubbers - their testing, compound-ing, chemistry, and uses; developments in therubber industry. Recommended preparation:CHEM 322bL.

442 Chemical Reactor Analysis (4, Fa) Basic concepts of chemical kinetics and chemical reactor design. Prerequisite: MATH 245.

443 Unit Operations of Chemical Engineer-ing (4, Sp) Fluid flow, heat transfer, and other topics in unit operations. Corequisite:CHE 350.

444L Chemical Engineering Laboratory (4, Fa) Resolution of chemical engineeringproblems which require original planning,observations, and data. Field trips to chemi-cal plants. Written and oral reports. Prerequi-site: CHE 350 and CHE 443.

445 Molecular Transport Processes (4, Fa)Phenomenological rate laws, field equations,and elementary molecular kinetic-theoryaspects of heat, mass, and momentum transport. Applications to technological and natural systems. Prerequisite: CHE 443,MATH 245.

460L Chemical Process Dynamics and Con-trol (4, Sp) Simulation, stability, and auto-matic control of chemical processes. Openand closed loop control schemes and intro-duction to optimal control theory. Computerimplementation and laboratory application.Prerequisite: CHE 120; corequisite: MATH 245.

461 Formation Evaluation (3) (Enroll inPTE 461)

Civil Engineering 483

462 Economic, Risk and Formation Produc-tivity Analysis (4) (Enroll in PTE 462)

463L Introduction to Transport Processes inPorous Media (3) (Enroll in PTE 463)

464L Petroleum Reservoir Engineering (3)(Enroll in PTE 464L)

465L Drilling Technology and SubsurfaceMethods (3) (Enroll in PTE 465L)

472 Polymer Science and Engineering (3, Fa)The preparation, characterization, and prop-erties of synthetic polymers. An interdiscipli-nary approach to polymers as materials. Rec-ommended preparation: CHEM 322aL.

474L Polymer Science and Engineering Lab-oratory (3, Sp) Experimental methods forthe preparation, characterization, and proper-ties of synthetic polymers. Recommendedpreparation: CHE 472.

475 Physical Properties of Polymers (3, Fa)Theoretical methods and semi-empirical cor-relations for estimating mechanical, thermo-dynamic, transport, optical, and electricalproperties of polymer solutions, melts, net-works, glasses, polymer blends and semi-crys-talline polymers. Recommended preparation:CHE 472 and CHEM 430a.

476 Chemical Engineering Materials (3, Sp)Chemical and physical properties of solidmaterials used by chemical engineers, including polymers, metals, and ceramics.Materials design for industrial applications.Prerequisite: CHEM 322aL.

477 Computer Assisted Polymer Engineeringand Manufacturing I (3, Fa) Estimation ofphysical, mechanical, chemical and processingproperties of thermal plastics. Major moldingprocesses. Mold flow simulation and residualstresses analysis. Case studies. Prerequisite:junior class standing or departmental approval.

478 Plastic Materials (3, Sp) An examinationof classes of polymers of commercial interest;structure, physical properties, and applica-tions; comparison among materials. Recom-mended preparation: CHE 472.

480 Chemical Process and Plant Design (3, Sp) Applications of unit operations, ther-modynamics, kinetics, and economic balance;energy conservation in heat exchanger net-works and in sequencing of separationaldevices. Safety aspects. Prerequisite: seniorstanding.

485 Computer-Aided Chemical ProcessDesign (3, Fa) Use and optimization of mod-ern computer software for chemical processdesign. Prerequisite: CHE 442, CHE 443.

486 Design of Environmentally BenignProcess Plants (3, Sp) Chemical ProcessPlants interact with the environment as anintegrated system. This course discussesdesign procedures to minimize unwantedeffluents to air, water and solid wastes. Coreq-uisite: CHE 480 or CHE 485.

489 Biochemical Engineering (3, Fa) Appli-cation of chemical engineering principles tobiological and biochemical processes andmaterials. Design of biochemical reactors andof processes for separation and purification ofbiological products. Prerequisite: CHE 330,BISC 311 or departmental approval.


499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Course con-tent to be selected each semester from recentdevelopments in chemical engineering andrelated fields.

501 Modeling and Analysis of ChemicalEngineering Systems (3) Application ofmathematics to problems in chemical engi-neering; mathematical modeling, differentialand integral equations, linear systems analysisand stability, asymptotic and numerical meth-ods. Recommended preparation: CHE 445,MATH 245.

521 Corrosion Science (3) (Enroll inMASC 521)

522 Corrosion Technology (3) (Enroll inMASC 522)

523 Principles of Electrochemical Engineer-ing (3) (Enroll in MASC 523)

530 Thermodynamics for Chemical Engi-neers (3) Application of thermodynamics tochemical engineering systems. Recommendedpreparation: CHE 330.

531 Enhanced Oil Recovery (3) (Enroll inPTE 531)

532 Vapor-Liquid Equilibrium (3) Thermody-namics of phase relations; prediction and cor-relation of phase behavior. Prerequisite:CHE 330.

540 Viscous Flow (3) Fluid mechanical prob-lem of interest to chemical engineers involv-ing laminar flows of incompressible fluids,viscous-dominated creeping flows, andmotion of bubbles and drops. Prerequisite:CE 309 or AE 309 or CHE 443.

541 Mass Transfer (3) Fundamentals of masstransfer within a single phase and betweenphases; applications to separation processes.Recommended preparation: CHE 445.

542 Chemical Engineering Kinetics (3) Reac-tion kinetics applied to problems of engineer-ing design and operation. Recommended prepa-ration: CHE 442.

544 Heat Transmission (3) Principles of con-duction, radiation, and convection of heat;application to chemical and related indus-tries. Recommended preparation: CHE 330,CHE 445.

550 Seminars in Chemical Engineering (1/2, max 2, FaSp) Seminars to cover recentdevelopments in the field of chemicalengineering given by invited speakers.Master’s students must register for 2 semes-ters; Ph.D. students must register for4 semesters. Graded CR/NC. Recommendedpreparation: graduate standing.

582 Fluid Flow and Transport Processes inPorous Media (3) (Enroll in PTE 582)



596 Chemical Reactions in the Atmosphere(3) (Enroll in ENE 596)

599 Special Topics (2-4, max 9) Course con-tent will be selected each semester to reflectcurrent trends and developments in the fieldof chemical engineering.

690 Directed Research (1-4) Laboratorystudy of specific problems by candidates forthe degree Engineer in Chemical Engineer-ing. Graded CR/NC.



Civil EngineeringKaprielian Hall 210(213) 740-0603FAX: (213) 744-1426Email: [email protected]

Chair: L. Carter Wellford, Ph.D.

FacultyFred Champion Chair in Civil Engineering:Masanobu Shinozuka, Ph.D., P.E.

Professors: Ahmed Abdel-Ghaffar, Ph.D.;James C. Anderson, Ph.D.*; Jean-PierreBardet, Ph.D.; George V. Chilingar, Ph.D.(Petroleum Engineering); Joseph S. Devinny,Ph.D. (Environmental Engineering); Jiin-JenLee, Ph.D., P.E. (Environmental Engineering)*;Geoffrey R. Martin, Ph.D.; Sami F. Masri,Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering); MassoudPirbazari, Ph.D. (Environmental Engineering,Associate Director of Environmental Engineer-ing); Costas Synolakis, Ph.D. (AerospaceEngineering); Mihailo Trifunac, Ph.D.; FirdausE. Udwadia, Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering);L. Carter Wellford, Ph.D. (Chair) (Director ofEnvironmental Engineering); Hung LeungWong, Ph.D.*; Teh Fu Yen, Ph.D.(Environmental Engineering)

Associate Professors: Ronald C. Henry, Ph.D.(Environmental Engineering); Vincent W. Lee,Ph.D.; Najmedin Meshkati, Ph.D., C.P.E.(Industrial and Systems Engineering); JamesMoore, Ph.D. (Policy, Planning, andDevelopment)

Assistant Professors: Erik A. Johnson, Ph.D.;Constantinos Sioutas, Sc.D.; Yan Xiao, Ph.D.,P.E.

Adjunct Professor: Gregg E. Brandow, Jr.,Ph.D., P.E.

Research Associate Professors: Craig Taylor,Ph.D.; Maria I. Todorovska, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professors: John A. Kuprenas,D.Eng., P.E.; Robert Nigbor, Ph.D., P.E.

Senior Lecturer: Henry M. Koffman, P.E.

Emeritus Professors: Mihran S. Agbabian,Ph.D., P.E.; Edwin L. Bidwell, Ph.D.;Kenneth C. Reynolds, Sc.D.; Paul Seide,Ph.D.; Victor I. Weingarten, Ph.D.


Chi Epsilon Civil Engineering Honor SocietyChi Epsilon is dedicated to the purpose ofmaintaining and promoting the status of civilengineering as a profession. Chi Epsilon wasorganized to recognize the characteristics ofthe individual civil engineer deemed to befundamental to the successful pursuit of anengineering career and to aid in the develop-ment of those characteristics in the civilengineering student. To contribute to theimprovement of the profession, Chi Epsilonfosters the development and exercise ofsound traits of character and technical abilityamong civil engineers.

Chi Epsilon is based on broad principles ofscholarship, character, practicality and socia-bility. Civil engineering students who rank inthe upper one-third of the junior or seniorclass are eligible for membership. These qual-ifications will make one eligible but not nec-essarily acceptable. Each member must bewell skilled in all four of the basic principles.



Degree Requirements

Program GoalsThe undergraduate programs in CivilEngineering have the following objectives:

(1) Graduates will be expected to competeeffectively in the world of rapid technologicalchanges and to become leading professionalsin industrial, academic or governmentinstitutions.

(2) Graduates will be prepared to tailor theirundergraduate studies to embark into theengineering professions, to continue theirgraduate studies in engineering, or to enterrelated areas like computer science, business,law, medicine or a field of their choice andinterest.

(3) Graduates will have demonstrated profi-ciency in mathematics, science and engineer-ing principles to effectively solve engineeringproblems encountered in work and practice.

(4) Graduates will have the ability to commu-nicate both verbally and orally and to functioneffectively as individuals or as members ofmultidisciplinary teams in a world of rapidtechnological changes and global competition.

(5) Graduates will understand the importanceof contemporary engineering issues, deci-sions, risks and benefits in a global social andenvironmental context, as well as the impor-tance of personal and professional ethics.

(6) Graduates will have the knowledge todesign all or part of a system to meet therequired constraints and specifications, aswell as the desired economic, social, ethical,political, environmental and other necessaryconsiderations.

(7) Graduates will have the capacity to con-duct and design laboratory experiments withavailable state-of-the-art equipment, and touse the techniques to analyze and interpretthe experimental data.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering(131 Unit Program)A cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) isrequired for all courses taken at USC as wellas for all courses taken within the Depart-ment of Civil Engineering. In addition, aminimum grade of C must be earned in eachof the following courses: CE 205, 225, 309and 325. See also common requirements forundergraduate degrees section, page 458.


CE 106 Design and Planning of Civil Engineering Systems 2




18


CE 107 Introduction to CivilEngineering Graphics 3

CE 108 Introduction toComputational Methods in Civil Engineering 2



13


CE 205 Statics 2MATH 226 Calculus III 4PHYS 152L Fundamentals of


General education 8

18






Chemistry, orGEOL 305 Introduction to

Engineering Geology, or

PHYS 153L Fundamentals of Physics III: Optics andModern Physics 4

General education 4

18


CE 309 Fluid Mechanics 3CE 325 Dynamics 3CE 358 Theory of Structures I 3CE 471 Principles of Trans-

portation Engineering 3EE 202L Linear Circuits, orEE 326L Essentials of Electrical

Engineering 4

16


CE 334L Mechanical Behavior of Materials 3

CE 402 Computer Methods in Engineering 3

ISE 460 Engineering Economy 3Kernel course*** 3Elective civil engineering 3

15


CE 408 Risk Analysis in Civil Engineering 3

CE 453 Water Quality Control 3CE 467 Geotechnical

Engineering 4Kernel course*** 3Elective civil engineering 3

16


CE 451 Water Resources Engineering 4

CE 480 Structural Systems Design 3

Kernel course*** 3WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 3General education 4

17


**Satisfies a general education requirement forCategory III.

***Kernels must be selected from the following list ofdesign courses: CE 409abL, CE 429, CE 456, CE 457,CE 465, CE 476 or CE 478.

The Department of Civil Engineering mustapprove all curricula leading to a degree;please note this includes transfer credit andunits for courses waived for subject creditonly, which have been approved through theDegree Progress Department.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering(with Construction Engineering Emphasis)A cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) isrequired for all courses taken at USC as wellas for all courses taken within the Depart-ment of Civil Engineering. In addition, aminimum grade of C must be earned in eachof the following courses: CE 205, 225, 309and 325. See also common requirements forundergraduate degrees section, page 458.






18






13


CE 205 Statics 2CE 460 Construction Engineering 3MATH 226 Calculus III 4PHYS 152L Fundamentals of


General education 4

17





GEOL 305 Introduction to Engineering Geology 4

General education 4

18




Engineering 4

16



CE 462 Construction Methods and Equipment 3

ISE 460 Engineering Economy 3Kernel course*** 3General education 4

16



CE 409aL Computer Aided Design 3CE 412 Contracts and

Specifications 3CE 461 General Construction

Estimating 3CE 467L Geotechnical

Engineering 4

16







17



***Kernels must be selected from the following list ofdesign courses: CE 456, CE 457, CE 465, CE 466, CE 476, CE 478. Students must select one course fromCE 456, CE 457, CE 478.


Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering(with Structural Engineering Emphasis)A cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) isrequired for all courses taken at USC as wellas for all courses taken within the Depart-ment of Civil Engineering. In addition, aminimum grade of C must be earned in eachof the following courses: CE 205, 225, 309and 325. See also common requirements forundergraduate degrees section, page 458.






18






13




General education 8

18






General education 4

18


CE 309 Fluid Mechanics 3CE 325 Dynamics 3CE 358 Theory of Structures I 3CE 456 Design of Steel Structures 3EE 202L Linear Circuits, orEE 326L Essentials of Electrical

Engineering 4

16




CE 457 Reinforced Concrete Design 3

CE 458 Theory of Structures II 3ISE 460 Engineering Economy 3

15



CE 409aL Computer Aided Design 3CE 460 Construction Engineering 3CE 467L Geotechnical

Engineering 4CE 478 Timber and Masonry

Design 3

16



CE 459 Introduction to Structural Dynamics 3



17




Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering(with Water Resources EngineeringEmphasis)A cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) isrequired for all courses taken at USC as wellas for all courses taken within the Depart-ment of Civil Engineering. In addition, aminimum grade of C must be earned in eachof the following courses: CE 205, 225, 309and 325. See also common requirements forundergraduate degrees section, page 458.




Chemistry 4MATH 125 Calculus I 4General education* Social Issues 4WRIT 140* Writing and Critical

Reasoning 4

18






13




General education 8

18






Chemistry, orGEOL 305 Introduction to

Engineering Geology, orPHYS 153L Fundamentals of

Physics III: Optics and Modern Physics 4

General education 4

18




Engineering 4

16




ISE 460 Engineering Economy 3Kernel course*** 3Elective civil engineering 3

15



CE 453 Water Quality Control 3CE 467 Geotechnical

Engineering 4Kernel course*** 3Elective civil engineering 3

16



CE 485 Wastewater Treatment Design 3


17



***Kernels must be selected from the following list ofdesign courses: CE 465, CE 466 or CE 476.


Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering(Building Science) (135 Unit Program)A cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) isrequired in all courses taken at USC, as wellas for all courses taken within the Depart-ment of Civil Engineering. In addition, a min-imum grade of C must be earned in each ofthe following courses: CE 205, 225, 309 and325. See also the common requirements forundergraduate degrees section, page 458.






18




ARCH 114 Introduction to Modern Architecture 2


CE 108 Introduction to Computer Methods in Civil Engineering 2

MATH 126 Calculus II 4PHYS 151L**** Fundamentals of


15


ARCH 205aL** Building Science I 4CE 205 Statics 2MATH 226 Calculus III 4PHYS 152L Fundamentals of


General education 4

18


ARCH 205bL** Building Science I 4CE 225 Mechanics of

Deformable Bodies 3GEOL 305 Introduction to

Engineering Geology, or




18


ARCH 305aL** Building Science II 4CE 309 Fluid Mechanics 3CE 325 Dynamics 3CE 358 Theory of Structures I 3CE 456 Design of Steel Structures 3

16


ARCH 214b History and Theory II 4ARCH 305bL** Building Science II 4CE 334L Mechanical Behavior

of Materials 3CE 457 Reinforced Concrete

Design 3General education 4

18


ARCH 405aL** Building Science III 4CE 408 Risk Analysis in

Civil Engineering 3CE 467L Geotechnical Engineering 4Civil Engineering elective*** 3General education 4

18


ARCH 405bL** Building Science III 4CE 458 Theory of

Structures II 3WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 3General education 4

14


**The School of Architecture requires a minimumgrade of C in ARCH 205ab, 305ab and 405ab in orderto continue in the building science design sequence.

***The Civil Engineering elective must be selectedfrom the following courses: CE 409a, CE 451, CE 453,CE 460, and CE 471.

****Satisfies general education Category III.

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering(Environmental Engineering) (130 UnitProgram)A cumulative grade point average of C (2.0) isrequired for all courses taken at USC as wellas for all courses taken within the Depart-

ment of Civil Engineering. In addition, aminimum grade of C must be earned in eachof the following courses: CE 205, 225, 309and 325. See also common requirements forundergraduate degrees section, page 458.


CE 110 Introduction to Environ- mental Engineering 4

MATH 125 Calculus I 4General education* Social Issues 4WRIT 140* Writing and Critical

Reasoning 4

16



CE 210L Introduction to Environ- mental Engineering Microbiology 3

CHEM 115aL Advanced General Chemistry 4



17


CE 205 Statics 2CHEM 105bL General Chemistry, orCHEM 115bL Advanced General



General education 4

18



ENE 400 Environmental Engineering Principles 3

CHEM 105aL General Chemistry, or


ME 310 EngineeringThermodynamics 3

PHYS 153L Fundamentals of Physics III: Optics andModern Physics, or


17


CE 309 Fluid Mechanics 3CE 325 Dynamics 3CE 358 Theory of Structures I 3WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 3General education 4

16




CE 453 Water Quality Control 3ISE 460 Engineering Economy 3Kernel course*** 3

16



CE 467L Geotechnical Engineering 4

Kernel course*** 3General education 4

14


CE 463L Water Chemistry and Analysis 3


ENE 428L Air Pollution Fundamentals 3

General education 4Kernel course*** 3

16



***Kernels must be selected from the followingdesign courses: CE 409aL, CE 443, CE 457, CE 465,CE 466, CE 476, CE 484 and ENE 429.

Bachelor of Science in EnvironmentalEngineering (132 Unit Program)A cumulative scholarship average of C (2.0) isrequired for all courses taken at USC as wellas for all courses taken in the Civil Engineer-ing Department. In addition, a minimumgrade of C must be earned in each of the fol-lowing courses: CE 205, 225 and ENE 410.See also common requirements for under-graduate degrees section, page 458.


CE 110 Introduction to Environ- mental Engineering 4


Reasoning 4

16



CE 210L Introduction to Environ- mental Engineering Microbiology 3

CHEM 105aL General Chemistry, or

CHEM 115aL Advanced General Chemistry 4



17


BISC 110L Introduction to Biology I 4CE 205 Statics 2CHEM 105bL General Chemistry, orCHEM 115bL Advanced General



18


ENE 400 Environmental Engineering Principles 3

ENE 410 Environmental FluidMechanics 3

MATH 245 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering 4

General education 4

14


CE 453 Water Quality Control 3CHEM 322aL Organic Chemistry 4ENE 428 Air Pollution

Fundamentals 3WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 3General education 4

17


CE 408 Risk Analysis in CivilEngineering 3


GEOL 305Lx Introduction to Engineering Geology 4

Kernel course*** 3General education 4

18


CE 465 Water Supply andSewerage System Design 3

CE 484 Water Treatment Design 3CHE 330 Chemical Engineering

Thermodynamics 4ISE 460 Engineering Economy 3PTE 463L Introduction to


16




CE 463L Water Chemistry and Analysis 3


ENE 429 Air Pollution Control 3ENE 486 Solid and Hazardous

Waste Engineering 3General education 4

16



***One Kernel course must be selected from the fol-lowing list of courses: CE 402, CE 409aL, CE 443 andCHE 442.

Minor in Environmental EngineeringSee listing on page 514.

Minor in Construction Planning andManagementThis program covers the most current theo-ries and practice of construction planning andmanagement. The program provides a valu-able adjunct credential to professional schoolstudents pursuing careers in business admin-istration, public administration, environmen-tal studies, and other areas; and a uniqueopportunity for professional focus to studentsin the USC College of Letters, Arts andSciences.

Construction activities are complex. In con-temporary society, effective planning andmanagement of these activities requires spe-cialized knowledge of the technical, econom-ic and policy environment. This programcouples the knowledge of how constructionactivities are organized with a broader under-standing of the urban system in which con-struction projects are embedded. With theexception of statistics, all of the requiredcourses are within the Department of CivilEngineering and the USC School of Policy,Planning, and Development.

Any USC undergraduate who has completedthe equivalent of two full-time semesters ingood standing is eligible to pursue the minorprogram. This minor program is rigorousenough to serve as an introductory credentialfor students subsequently electing to pursueadvanced studies in development, urbanplanning, construction management or alliedfields.

Courses requiredSeven courses consisting of at least 23 unitsare required for the minor.

StatisticsStudents must complete an advisor approvedcourse in statistics. Candidate courses includeECON 317, EE 364, ISE 220, PPD 404,PSYCH 274, SOCI 314 and similar courses.The statistics course must be at least threeunits.

CORE COURSES UNITS

CE 460 Construction Engineering 3CE 461 General Construction

Estimating 3CE 462 Construction Methods

and Equipment 3PLDV 361 Property, Governance

and the Environment 4PLDV 402 Urban Economic Analysis

Planning 4

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ELECTIVES (SELECT ONE) UNITS

CE 404 Fundamentals of Law for Engineers 3

CE 412 Contracts and Specifications 3

CE 472 Construction LaborManagement 3

PLDV 403 Advanced Finance andInvestment for Planning and Development 4

Advisement is provided by the Department ofCivil Engineering. Students will normally com-plete statistics before enrolling in CE 461 butcan be permitted to complete statistics as acorequisite subject to advisor approval. CE 460is a prerequisite for CE 461 for the purposes ofthe minor. Students are also advised to take CE460 before taking CE 462. Students electingPLDV 403 must have completed PLDV 402.

Master of Science in Civil EngineeringThe Master of Science in Civil Engineeringis awarded in strict conformity with the gen-eral requirements of the USC School of Engi-neering. A student may receive the Master ofScience in Civil Engineering with a specialoption by specializing in one of the followingcourses of study: construction; earthquakeengineering; nuclear engineering; ocean engi-neering; soil mechanics and foundations;structural engineering; structural mechanics;environmental engineering; transportationengineering; and water resources. Studentsspecializing in the transportation option mustinclude in their program either four units ofCE 590 or 594ab.

A general Master of Science in Civil Engi-neering without special designation is alsogiven. Specific course requirements (at least15 units) for a degree with special designa-tion may be secured by request from theDepartment of Civil Engineering.

A student who wishes to pursue the Masterof Science in Civil Engineering without spe-cial designation and who has an interest inpublic works may take a selected sequence of 12 units in the USC School of Policy,Planning, and Development. For furtherinformation, see the USC School of Policy,Planning, and Development section,page 721.

Master of Science in Applied MechanicsStudents possessing a bachelor’s degree inaerospace engineering, civil engineering,mechanical engineering, mathematics, orphysics may work toward the Master ofScience in Applied Mechanics. A studentmay be required to satisfy certain deficien-cies considered prerequisite to the listedcourses.

The Master of Science in Applied Mechanicsis awarded in strict conformity with the gener-al requirements for the Master of Science inCivil Engineering, except as modified by thefollowing specific requirements. Studentsmust include in their course work: (1) CE 507,508, 525ab, 541b and AE 510ab; (2) at least sixunits of electives from the following: CE 541a,542, 543; (3) other electives may be substi-tuted on approval of department chair; (4) there is no thesis option.

Master of Science in EnvironmentalEngineeringStudents with a bachelor’s degree in engi-neering or science may work toward theMaster of Science in Environmental Engi-neering. Students with degrees in fields otherthan engineering or science may be admittedon the recommendation of a program advisorand program director. Selection of courseswill be determined through consultation witha program advisor to provide a maximum oftraining in the student’s area of interest inenvironmental problems.

Master of Construction ManagementStudents possessing a bachelor’s degree andwith sufficient training in capital manage-ment and statistics may pursue the Master of Construction Management. This is aninterdisciplinary degree program offeredjointly by the Department of CivilEngineering and the USC School of Policy,Planning, and Development. A single appli-cation is made to the Department of CivilEngineering. The purpose of the Master of

Construction Management program is to edu-cate and train multidisciplinary professionalsto understand and execute the broad array oftechnical and non-technical activities associ-ated with construction management. Theprogram provides special attention to thefunction of the constructor in real estatedevelopment. The core of the program isdrawn from the MSCE program in construc-tion engineering and management, and fromthe USC School of Policy, Planning, andDevelopment’s Master of Real Estate Devel-opment program. Additional elective coursesare available in both units, in the Departmentof Industrial and Systems Engineering, theUSC School of Architecture, and the USCMarshall School of Business. In addition, stu-dents may seek advisor approval for electivesfrom other units in the university, such as theUSC School of Policy, Planning, andDevelopment, the USC Law School or theUSC Davis School of Gerontology.

CORE CURRICULUM UNITS

CE 501 Functions of the Constructor 3

CE 556ab Project Cost Estimating and Control 3-3

CE 502 Construction Accounting and Finance, or

GSBA 510 Accounting Concepts and Financial Reporting 3

RED 542 Finance of Real Estate Development 4

RED 509 Market Analysis for Real Estate 4

ARCH 511L Seminar: Building Systems 4

Additional advisor approved technical and advanced electives 9

Total minimum units 33

The minimum requirement for the Master of Construction Management degree is 33units. At least three elective courses totalingat least 9 units are required for this degree.These may be taken from the Department ofCivil Engineering, other engineering depart-ments, the USC School of Policy, Planning,and Development, the USC School ofArchitecture, the USC Davis School ofGerontology, the USC Law School or theUSC Marshall School of Business subject toadvisor approval. Admission to some classesrequires advanced prerequisites and is subjectto availability and approval of the instructor.

General RequirementsResidence and Course LoadThe normal time required for earning theMaster of Construction Management is threesemesters, including one summer semesterbeginning in July and continuing through thespring semester ending in May. Students areexpected to participate in extracurricularactivities associated with the Master ofConstruction Management program, includ-ing the speaker series and field trips. A candi-date must complete the last four semesterunits of course work at USC.

Students who wish a leave of absence for asemester or longer must request it from thechairman of the Civil Engineering Depart-ment in writing. Such leaves may be grantedfor up to one year.

For further information see the USC Schoolof Policy, Planning, and Development sec-tion, page 738.

Master of Engineering in Computer-AidedEngineeringThe Master of Engineering program edu-cates and trains multidisciplinary profession-als in the use of computational techniques inthe planning, design and management ofengineering projects. The emphasized com-puter-aided engineering subjects are model-ing, simulation, visualization, optimization,artificial intelligence and advanced design,documentation, manufacturing and informa-tion management. The program provides thegraduate with advanced education in a partic-ular engineering subject area, associated withaerospace, civil or mechanical engineering.This advanced engineering education is cou-pled with an intensive concentration in com-putational procedures appropriate for thatsubject area. The program also includes sub-stantial project work to provide a backgroundin the application of CAE techniques in realworld situations.

For further information see the listing underComputer-Aided Engineering, page 494.

Engineer in Civil EngineeringRequirements for the Engineer in CivilEngineering are the same as set forth in thegeneral requirements.

Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineeringand Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering(Environmental Engineering)The Doctor of Philosophy with a major incivil engineering and the Doctor of Philos-ophy with a major in engineering (environ-mental engineering) are also offered. Seegeneral requirements for graduate degrees.

Areas of specialization for Doctor of Philos-ophy level students are: structural engineer-ing, structural mechanics, earthquake engineering, coastal engineering, waterresources engineering, soil mechanics andfoundation engineering, hydrology, hydrody-namics and transportation.

Certificate in Computer-Aided EngineeringThe Certificate in Computer-Aided Engi-neering is a limited version of the Master ofEngineering in Computer-Aided Engineeringprogram. It is designed to focus on providingan understanding of the overall field of com-puter-aided engineering. It includes a coursecovering the necessary computer scienceskills and a course introducing basic simula-tion techniques used in computer-aided engi-neering. In addition, the certificate providesknowledge in the use of CAE tools in a pro-ject environment. See the listing underComputer-Aided Engineering, page 495.

Graduate Certificate in TransportationSystemsThe graduate certificate in TransportationSystems is an interdisciplinary programadministered by the Department of CivilEngineering. The certificate program allowsstudents to specialize in transportation appli-cations, while simultaneously receiving adegree in their home department. The cer-tificate in Transportation Systems combineselements of transportation engineering withtransportation policy, planning and projectmanagement. The program is especiallyappropriate for students intending to pursuecareers as developers of transportation tech-nologies, or as implementors of technologieswithin government agencies.

Students electing the certificate programapply to the Department of Civil Engineer-ing. Course prerequisites for the program are:

(1) one course in statistics or uncertainty,equivalent to ISE 225, PPD 404 or CE 408;

(2) one course in engineering economy,equivalent to ISE 460;



(3) one course in microeconomics, equivalentto ECON 203; and

(4) one course in a high level programminglanguage, such as C or Fortran.

These prerequisites may be satisfied afterenrollment in the certificate program by tak-ing the indicated courses or their equivalent.Graduate students cannot receive credit forcourses numbered below 400. Detailedadmissions requirements are published bythe Department of Civil Engineering.

Qualified students holding a bachelor’sdegree also have the option of enrolling inthe certificate program without receiving aseparate graduate degree.

The curriculum consists of five graduatecourses for a total of 17 units.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS UNITS

CE 519 Transportation Engineering 3

CE 585 Traffic Engineering and Control 3

ISE 515 Institutional and PolicyIssues in Transportation 3

PLUS 580 Urban TransportationPlanning and Management 4

PLUS 581 Institutional and PolicyIssues in Transportation 4


CIV IL ENGINEER ING (CE )


105L Surveying for Civil Engineering (2, Fa)Plane surveying, measurement of distancesand angles, horizontal curves, surveying com-putations. Laboratory.

106 Design and Planning of Civil Engineer-ing Systems (2) History of civil engineering;introduction to the synthesis and design ofsystems dependent upon civil engineeringtechnology; the structuring, modeling, andsimulation of such systems.

107 Introduction to Civil Engineering Graph-ics (3, FaSp) Graphic communication anddrawing; use of instruments, lettering, dimen-sioning, and detailing of engineering drawing;free-hand sketching, drafting, and modeling.

108 Introduction to Computer Methods inCivil Engineering (2, Fa) Computer program-ming, organization of problems for computa-tional solution, flow charts, programming;numerical methods; analysis and solution ofcivil engineering problems.

110 Introduction to Environmental Engineer-ing (4, Fa) Basic concepts of environmentalengineering. Local and global environmentalpollution; scientific, social, legal and politicalaspects of environmental issues; air/water/landpollution and control technologies.

203 Spatial Organization of Society (4, FaSp)(Enroll in PLDV 203)

205 Statics (2) Statics of particles and rigidbodies; equivalent force systems; distributedforces; applications to trusses, frames,machines, beams, and cables; friction;moments of inertia. (Duplicates credit inCE 227 or CE 228.) Corequisite: PHYS 151L.

210L Introduction to Environmental Engi-neering Microbiology (3, Sp) Principles ofenvironmental microbiology; waterbornepathogens; microorganisms and air pollution;microorganisms in soil; water pollution micro-biology; biodegradation of hazardous chemi-cals; eutrophication. Prerequisite: CE 110;corequisite: CHEM 105aL or CHEM 115aL.

225 Mechanics of Deformable Bodies (3)Analysis of stress and strain; axial, flexural,and torsional behavior of slender bars; elasticdeflections; combined stresses; introductionto elastic stability and energy methods. Pre-requisite: CE 205.

306L Civil Engineering Measurement Sys-tems (3) Mensuration and instrumentationfor civil engineering practice. Cadastral,route, and construction surveying systems.Professional responsibility, managerial andsupervisory controls for field surveying opera-tions. Prerequisite: CE 105L.

309 Fluid Mechanics (3, FaSp) Fluid statics;relative velocity field; total acceleration;divergence theorem; conservation of mass,energy, and momentum applied to engineer-ing problems in laminar and turbulent flow.Prerequisite: MATH 126; corequisite: CE 325.

325 Dynamics (3) Elements of vector alge-bra; dynamics of particles, systems of parti-cles and rigid bodies; kinematics; momentumrelations, energy methods; vibrations; Euler’sequations of motion. Prerequisite: CE 205.

334L Mechanical Behavior of Materials (3, Sp) Measurement of stress and strain; ten-sile, impact, creep, and fatigue behavior; sta-tistical methods, brittle fracture; properties ofstructural materials. Prerequisite: CE 225 or ME 204.

358 Theory of Structures I (3, Fa) Deforma-tions and deflections of elastic systems; stati-cally indeterminate beams, arches, and frames;secondary stresses. Prerequisite: CE 225.


402 Computer Methods in Engineering (3, FaSp) Fundamentals of analog and digitalcomputers; simulation of nonlinear physicalsystems; numerical analysis and solution ofengineering problems. Prerequisite: CE 108and MATH 245.

404 Fundamentals of Law for Engineers (3, Sp) Legal problems confronting the engi-neer in his professional environment anddaily life. Survey of the legal system and howit operates.

406 Microcomputer Applications in CivilEngineering (3) Solution of civil engineeringproblems using microcomputers; frame analy-sis, beam and column design; common data-base problems, solution of large numericalproblems using limited computer resources.

443 Environmental Chemistry (3, FaSp)Chemistry of water, gas, liquid and solidwastes. Chemical principles applicable toenvironmental engineering. Prerequisite:CHEM 105bL or CHEM 115bL.

451 Water Resources Engineering (4, Sp)Discussion of broad perspective on controland utilization of water resources; hydrology,probability concept, economic study,hydraulic structures, multiple purpose waterresources projects. Prerequisite: CE 309.

453 Water Quality Control (3, FaSp) Waterquality criteria and fundamental of accept-ability. Natural purification of surface waters.Processes employed in the treatment ofwaste waters for disposal or re-use. Prerequi-site: CHEM 105aL or CHEM 115aL andCE 309.

456 Design of Steel Structures (3, Fa) Analy-sis and design of steel structures; beam-columns, plate girders, and frames; multistorydesign project. Corequisite: CE 358.

457 Reinforced Concrete Design (3, Sp)Strength and deformation of reinforced con-crete; beams in flexure and shear; bond anddevelopment of bars; deflections; columns;slabs; footings; introduction to prestressedconcrete. Prerequisite: CE 225.

458 Theory of Structures II (3, Sp) Matrixalgebra; stiffness method; force method; com-puter analysis of planar structures. Prerequisite:CE 108 and CE 358 or AE 150 and AE 353.

459 Introduction to Structural Dynamics (3, Sp) Response of single and multipledegree of freedom systems to dynamic exci-tation; structural modeling and approximatesolutions; introduction to earthquake resistantdesign. Corequisite: CE 458.

460 Construction Engineering (3) Introduc-tion to the construction processes; estimatingand bidding, construction administration,planning and scheduling, equipment andmethods, labor relations, cost control systems,and safety.

461 General Construction Estimating (3)Theory of estimating. Quantity surveying;unit cost synthesis and analysis. Bid organiza-tion and preparation; competitive simulationsand exercises. Prerequisite: departmentalapproval.

462 Construction Methods and Equipment(3) Current procedures in selected fields ofconstruction; organization and planning;equipment economics; machinery.

463L Water Chemistry and Analysis (3, FaSp)Chemistry of water purification technologyand water pollution control. Chemical proc-esses in natural and engineering aquatic environments; physical/chemical and biologi-cal characterization of water and wastewater.Prerequisite: CE 453, CHEM 105b orCHEM 115bL.

464 Geotechnical Engineering (3) Funda-mentals of soil mechanics and foundationengineering; soil classification, seepage,stress-strain behavior, shear strength, consoli-dation, design of retaining structures andfoundations, and slope stability.

465 Water Supply and Sewerage SystemDesign (3, Fa) Design of water supply sys-tems, storm drains, sanitary sewers, and liftstations. Prerequisite: CE 453.

466 Design of Free-Surface Hydraulic Sys-tems (3) Hydrological and hydraulic designfor uniform and non-uniform flows, channeltransition, sedimentation controls, design dis-charge for tributary watersheds, flood routing,flood detention, computer aided design. Pre-requisite: CE 309.

467L Geotechnical Engineering (4, Fa) Fun-damentals of geotechnical engineering; soilclassification, seepage, stress-strain behavior,shear strength, consolidation, design ofretaining structures and foundations, andslope stability. Soil testing. (Duplicates creditin CE 464 and CE 468.) Prerequisite: CE 225.

468L Experimental Soil Mechanics (3) Laboratory testing of soils and computerprocessing of experimental measurements,soil classification, compaction tests, perme-ability tests, unconfined compression, directsheet, consolidation, triaxial tests. Prerequisite:CE 464.

471 Principles of Transportation Engineer-ing (3, Fa) Planning, design, construction,maintenance, and operation of facilities forair, water, rail, and highway transit systems.

472 Construction Labor Management (3)Unionism in construction. Craft tradition,objectives, regulation, motivation, labor force economics, productivity, and technicalchange. Hiring systems, supervision of project labor operations, jurisdictional administration.


429 Structural Concept Design Project (3) Synthesis of structural systems to meet strength and stiffness requirements; RFPs; structural behavior;concept generation; preliminary analysis; trade-off studies; evaluation criteria; project management. Prerequisite: AE 353 or CE 358.

407 Analytical Mechanics (3) Principles ofdynamics; Lagrange equations; Hamilton’sprinciple; rigid body dynamics; gyroscopicmotion; wave propagation; vibrations of multi-degree freedom systems. Prerequisite: CE 228.

408 Risk Analysis in Civil Engineering (3, Fa)Realization of nondeterministic problems incivil engineering; quantitative analysis ofstructural and system reliability; optimaldesign and design with specified risk.

409abL Computer Aided Design (3-3, FaSp)Applications of interactive computer graphicsto design problems; automated drafting; 3-Dgraphic algorithms. Analysis of design processfrom information processing viewpoint. Pre-requisite: CE 225.

412 Contracts and Specifications (3, Fa)Standards of construction practices. Contract-ing law, agency, venture arrangements, agree-ments, conveyance, liens, contingency nego-tiations, and arbitration.

428 Mechanics of Materials (3) Analysis ofstress and deformation; equations of elastic-ity; bending of beams; elastic instability; tor-sion problems; introduction to plates andshells; elastic wave propagation; numericalmethods. Prerequisite: CE 225.

Computer Engineering 495

504 Solid Waste Management (3) Character-ization, production, storage, collection, andtransport of solid wastes; alternative disposalmethods; design principles and environmen-tal impact; management of radiological solidwastes.

505 Heavy Construction Operations andMethods (3, Sp) Methods and operationsinvolved in constructing hardrock and softground tunnels, shafts, bridge piers in water,and design-construction of concrete form-work and shoring.

506 Heavy Construction Estimating (3)Methods engineering, work analysis and pric-ing for route construction. Grading, draining,paving, haul economy, plant-materials pro-duction, pipeline and bridge building. Prereq-uisite: CE 462.

507 Mechanics of Solids I (3,Fa) Analysis ofstress and strain; constitutive equations forelastic materials; plane stress and strain; tor-sion; introduction to plates and shells; energymethods.

508 Mechanics of Solids II (3) Thermalstresses; introduction to elastic stability; yieldcriteria; constitutive equations for elastoplas-tic materials; elastoplastic stress analysis; vis-coelasticity and creep. Prerequisite: CE 507 orCE 428.

509 Mechanics of Solids III (3) Advancedtopics in mechanics of solids; complex vari-able methods for plane problems; three-dimensional problems; introduction to frac-ture mechanics. Prerequisite: CE 507.

510 Groundwater Management (3) Ground-water hydrology, aquifer testing technology,groundwater quality and contamination, geo-physical method, well design and develop-ment, basin water balance, computer model-ing, legal aspects, groundwater managementsystem.

511 Flood Control Hydrology (3) Flood fre-quency, storm characteristics, net rain; surfacedrainage, peak discharge, flood runoff.

512ab Special Topics in Hydrology (3-3) a:Topics in the hydrology of groundwater andlow flow. b: Topics in the hydrology of floodsand surface drainage.

513L Instrumental Methods for Environmen-tal Analysis (3) Advanced techniques in gas,water, liquid, and solid waste analysis; theoret-ical and experimental consideration of electro-metric, photometric, manometric, and chro-matographic techniques for measurements ofenvironmental pollution. Lecture, 2 hours; lab-oratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: CE 463L.

514ab Advanced Sanitary EngineeringDesign (3-3, FaSp ) Design of water andwaste treatment works. Prerequisite: CE 453.

516 Geohydrology (3) Principles of ground-water motion; acquifer characteristics,prospecting, practical engineering problems,well design, maintenance and rehabilitation;hydrodynamic dispersion, field testing essen-tials and procedures, groundwater quality,artificial recharge.

517 Industrial and Hazardous Waste Treat-ment and Disposal (3, 2 years, Sm) Physical,chemical, and biological treatment processesfor industrial and hazardous wastes; pretreat-ment systems, biodegradation of toxic chemi-cals; groundwater and soil decontamination;biofilters for air decontamination. Prerequisite:CE 463L.

503 Microbiology for Environmental Engineers (3) Basic microbiology of water, air, and soil. Application of microbiology to the practice of envi-ronmental pollution control.

476 Design of Pressurized Hydraulic Sys-tems (3) Application of hydraulic principlesto the engineering design of hydraulic struc-ture with pressurized flow, piping network,water hammer, surge suppression, pumps andturbines, manifold hydraulic design. Prerequi-site: CE 309.

478 Timber and Masonry Design (3, Fa)Characteristics and properties of wood;beams, columns, trusses, connectors, anddiaphragms. Properties of masonry, workingstress and strength design, seismic designrequirements.

480 Structural Systems Design (3, Sp) Evalu-ate, design and analyze buildings. Organizeand perform calculations for vertical loads,wind loads, and seismic loads on building proj-ects. Prerequisite: CE 456, CE 457, or CE 478.

484 Water Treatment Design (3) Predesignstudies, precipitation softening, coagulationand flocculation, sedimentation, filtration,sludge handling, chlorination, chloramination,ozonation; plant hydraulics, flow measure-ment, pumps, instrumentation and control,tertiary treatment. Prerequisite: CE 453.

485 Wastewater Treatment Design (3)Process kinetics, mass balance, reactordesign, pretreatment, clarification, chemicaltreatment, biological treatment (aerobic andanaerobic), disinfection, sludge treatment,nitrogen and phosophorus removal, carbonadsorption. Prerequisite: CE 453.

488 Computer Applications in StructuralAnalysis and Design (3) Application of exist-ing computer programs to the analysis anddesign of complex structures.


499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Course con-tent to be selected each semester from recentdevelopments in civil engineering andrelated fields.

501 Functions of the Constructor (3) Sys-tems, processes, and constraints governingthe initiation, direction, engineering, anddelivery of major construction projects. Pro-fessional construction management, responsi-bilities, and practice.

502 Construction Accounting and Finance(3) Cost control, finance, and engineeringeconomy for construction operations.


519 Transportation Engineering (3) Princi-ples of analysis and planning. Characteristicsof transportation systems. Urban and regionalsystems. Relationship between environmentand transportation systems. Estimating theimpact of decisions.

520ab Ocean and Coastal Engineering (3-3)Linear and nonlinear wave theories withengineering applications; wind waves; wavespectra; wave interactions with marine struc-tures; ship mooring, harbor resonance; sedi-ment transport; diffusion processes. Corequi-site: AE 510a.

522 Groundwater Hydrologic Modeling (3)Simulation of groundwater hydrologicprocesses through mathematical, analog, andphysical models.

523 Physical Processes of EnvironmentalEngineering (3, Sp) Environmental reactordesign, coagulation, flocculation, sedimenta-tion, filtration, adsorption, solid waste man-agement (drying, centrifugation, incinera-tion), membrane processes, advanced watertreatment; mathematical modeling of physi-cal processes. Prerequisite: CE 463L.

525ab Engineering Analysis (3-3) Typicalengineering problems discussed on a physicalbasis. Setup and solution of problems bymeans of the existing mathematical tools.

526 Hydraulic Structures (3) Technical andeconomic analysis of hydraulic structures forwater power, irrigation, and flood control;masonry, earth and rock-fill dams, outletworks. Prerequisite: CE 466 and CE 476.

527 Advanced Hydraulic Design (3)Advanced design of hydraulic structures suchas dams, chutes, energy dissipators, mani-folds, and canals; applications to multiplepurpose design; design for unsteady flow sys-tems. Prerequisite: CE 526.

528 Seismic Analysis and Design of Rein-forced Concrete Bridges (3) Fundamentalconcepts, methods and current codes used inthe analysis and design of reinforced concretebridge structures. Experimental and earth-quake observations of bridge performance.Prerequisite: CE 457; recommended preparation:CE 538.

529ab Finite Element Analysis (3-3) Basicconcepts; stiffness method; variational meth-ods; displacement method; isoparametric for-mulation; plane stress and strain; plates andshells; dynamics; stability; nonlinear analysis,heat transfer; computer applications.

530 Nonlinear Mechanics (3) Nonlinearproblems in structural dynamics; elastic-plas-tic response; approximate methods of nonlin-ear analysis; stability theory; stability of peri-odic nonlinear oscillations; Liapounov’smethod; nonlinear buckling problems.

531 Soil Mechanics (3) Soil formation; claymineralogy; steady state seepage; mechanicalcoupling between interstitial water and soilskeleton; experimental soil behavior and itsmodeling with constitutive equations. Prereq-uisite: CE 464.

532 Principles of Foundation Engineering(3) Fundamental methods in foundationengineering; plastic collapse, limit equilib-rium, bearing capacity, slope stability; soil-structure interaction; application of numericalmethods, finite differences and finite ele-ments. Prerequisite: CE 464.

533 Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering(3, Sp) Provides a design-oriented under-standing of the “state-of-the-practice” of soilmechanics and foundation engineeringaspects of earthquake engineering.

534 Design of Earth Structures (3, Sp)Designed to provide a thorough understand-ing of the analytical and design principlesunderlying the construction of a broad rangeof earth structures.

535ab Earthquake Engineering (3-3) Funda-mentals of earthquake engineering; charac-teristics of earthquakes; seismicity; responseof linear and nonlinear multidegree systems;basic concepts in earthquake-resistant design;foundation problems.

536 Structural Design for Dynamic Loads(3) Earthquake resistant design criteria withapplication to steel reinforced concrete andtimber structures. Design of blast resistantstructures and structures subject to impactloads. Prerequisite: CE 459 or CE 541a.

537 Advanced Reinforced Concrete (3)Behavior of reinforced concrete members interms of strength and deformation; relation-ship between behavior and building coderequirements.

538 Prestressed Concrete (3) Fundamentalprinciples of prestressing by pre- and post-tensioning; elastic and time dependentlosses; stress analysis and design of pre-stressed and precast concrete structures.

539 Advanced Steel Structures (3) Design of tubular members and plate girders; designfor torsional and seismic loads; general flex-ural theory; introduction to plastic design; connections.

540 Limit Analysis of Structures (3) Plasticanalysis and design of frames. Fundamentaltheorems of plastic analysis; general methodsof plastic analysis, design requirements, mini-mum weight design theorems and applica-tions, shakedown theorems.

Computer Engineering 497

541ab Dynamics of Structures (a: 3, Fa; b: 3, Sp) a: Forced vibrations of discrete MDOFsystems; modal analysis; energy methods;analytical dynamics; vibration of continuoussystems; wave propagation; computationaltechniques; application of commercial soft-ware tools. b: Continuous system responses;approximate methods; introduction to struc-tural control; random vibration concepts;response of continuous systems to randomexcitation; nonlinear systems (geometric the-ory), (approximate methods). Prerequisite:CE 541a.

542 Theory of Plates (3) Theory of platebending; rectangular and circular plates;anisotropic plates; energy methods; numericalmethods; large deformations; sandwichplates. Prerequisite: CE 428 or CE 507.

543 Stability of Structures (3) Critical loadsof columns, beams, thin-wall bars, plates,shells; stability of frames and trusses; effectof inelastic behavior of materials; effect ofdynamic loading.

544 Theory of Shell Structures (3) Generalbending theory of shells; membrane theory;shells of revolution; numerical methods;dynamic response. Prerequisite: CE 428 orCE 507.

545ab Advanced Finite Element Method inStructural and Continuum Mechanics (3-3)a: Finite elements in nonlinear mechanics,elasticity, plasticity, viscoelasticity; advancedfinite element applications in fracturemechanics, heat transfer, fluid mechanics;computational implementation of finite ele-ment method. Prerequisite: 529a. b: Mathe-matical aspects of the finite element method;correctness of discretizations for elliptic, para-bolic, and hyperbolic equations; accuracy andconvergence considerations; stability of timedependent algorithms. Prerequisite: CE 545a.

546 Structural Mechanics of CompositeMaterials (3) Applications and manufacturingof composites: anisotropic materials; lami-nated composite plates and shells; bucklingand dynamics; strength and failure; interlami-nar stresses; delamination; thermal properties;design considerations.

547 Engineering Rock Mechanics (3) Basiccharacteristics of rocks; mechanical behaviorof rocks, deformation, strength, and rock frac-ture; engineering applications, mining, exca-vation, tunneling, drilling, blasting, cuttingand slope stability. Prerequisite: CE 464.

548 Foundation Design (3) Design of foun-dations and earth retaining structures; subsur-face investigation; selection of foundationtypes, footing, raft, piles and pier founda-tions, shoring, underpinning, retaining wallsand abutments. Prerequisite: CE 464.

550 Computer-Aided Engineering (3, Fa)Basic concepts of computer-aided engineer-ing. Modeling; simulation; visualization; opti-mization; artificial intelligence; manufactur-ing; information management. Organizationand management of computer-aided engi-neering projects.

551 Computer-Aided Engineering Project(3, Sp) Computer-aided engineering in a pro-ject environment. Responding to RFPs; con-ceptual design; preliminary analysis; overalland detailed analysis and design; trade-offstudies; project management; projectpresentation.

552 Managing and Financing Public Engi-neering Works (3) Tools for improving theefficiency and effectiveness of public engi-neering works, taking into account the politi-cal and policy context. Graduate standing. Rec-ommended preparation: microeconomic theory.

553 Chemical and Biological Processes inEnvironmental Engineering (3) Chemistry ofsoftening, coagulation, disinfection, oxida-tion, corrosion control, dry and wet combus-tion and ion exchange; aerobic and anaerobicprocesses and the ecology of liquid and solidwaste treatment. Prerequisite: CE 453.

554 Risk and Reliability Analysis for CivilInfrastructure Systems (3, Sp) Elements offeasibility, reliability, and risk analysis of civilinfrastructure systems, simulation, optimiza-tion, life-cycle cost, evaluation and decisionmaking.

555 Underwater Structures (3) Loads onunderwater structures; stress analysis of typi-cal structural elements; buckling problems;dynamic response. Prerequisite: CE 507.

556ab Project Cost Estimating and Control(3-3, FaSp) Fundamental principles and prac-tices of cost estimating, budgeting, and costcontrol of construction projects. Case studiesand software exercises based on project data.Graduate standing in engineering, architec-ture, business or urban planning required.

557 Advanced Building Estimating (3)Processes in compiling a bid for constructionof non-residential building.

558 International Construction and Engi-neering (3, FaSp) Business development andproject management in international markets.Topics include marketing, planning, contractsand negotiations, procurement, logistics, per-sonnel and financing. Construction opera-tions in adverse environments. Graduatestanding in engineering, architecture, busi-ness, or urban planning required.

559 Strategic Planning in ConstructionEngineering (3) Elements and techniques ofstrategic planning for construction engineer-ing. Fundamentals of engineering as a servicesector enterprise. Assessment of markets(including international issues), competitors,and technology. Aspects of overseas engineer-ing business. Management of technology andthe role of R&D. Emphasis on concepts. Rec-ommended preparation: CE 502.

560 Simulation of Civil Infrastructure Sys-tems Performance (3, Sp) Time/space andfrequency/wave number domain analysis,spectral representation of wind, earthquakeand other natural loads, FEM techniques forsystem response simulation.

562ab Hydromechanics (3-3) Analytical solu-tion of civil engineering problems concernedwith hydraulic flow; water hammer, free-sur-face flow, waves and see page flow; applica-tion of theory to research and design.

563 Chemistry and Biology of NaturalWaters (3, 2 years, Fa) Chemical and biologi-cal limnology; cycles of carbon, nitrogen,phosphorous, sulfur, and other biologically-mediated chemical transformations; effect ofpollution on biology and chemistry of naturalwaters. Prerequisite: CE 443 and CE 453.

564 Methods for Assessment and Protec-tion of Environmental Quality (3, Sp) Nat-ural ecosystems, technologies for control andremediation of air, water, and soil pollution;natural hazards and urban lifeline systems;Design For The Environment (DFE).

565 Wave Propagation in Solids (3) Elasticwaves in infinite and semi-infinite regions;plates and bars; steady-state and transientscattering; dynamic stress concentration; vis-coelastic and plastic bodies.

572 Construction Labor Management (2)Unionism in construction. Craft tradition,objectives, regulation, motivation, labor force economics, productivity, and technicalchange. Hiring systems, supervision of project labor operations, jurisdictional administration.

583 Design of Transportation Facilities (3)Planning, design, staging, construction, test,and maintenance of the public works andfacilities for land, water, and air transporta-tion. Prerequisite: CE 519, CE 457, or depart-mental approval.

585 Traffic Engineering and Control (3)Conceptual engineering geometric design,installation, and calibration of vehicular stor-age and traffic controls; safe flow optimiza-tion of vehicles on various thoroughfares. Pre-requisite: CE 471, ISE 220.

586x Management for Engineers (4) (Enrollin ME 586x)

587 Transportation Energy Analysis (3)Energy consumption and socioeconomicimpacts of past, present, and future trans-portation systems; analysis of alternativesbetween energy-intensive and low-cost trans-portation modes.



599 Special Topics (2-4, max 9) Course con-tent will be selected each semester to reflectcurrent trends and developments in the fieldof civil engineering.

613 Advanced Topics in EnvironmentalChemistry (3) Kinetic examination of time-dependent phenomena with reference toprocesses of environmental control; electroki-netic properties and structure of clays; othertopics related to water processes technology.Prerequisite: CE 443.

640 Advanced Theory of Elasticity (3)Curvilinear tensors; equations of nonlinearelasticity; elementary solutions; small defor-mations superimposed on large deformations;bifurcation of equilibrium states; nonlinearshell theory. Prerequisite: CE 507.

690 Directed Research (1-4, max 8) Labora-tory study of specific problems by candidatesfor the degree Engineer in Civil Engineering.Graded CR/NC.

694abz Thesis (2-2-0) Required for thedegree Engineer in Civil Engineering. Crediton acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.



794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0) Credit on acceptance of dissertation. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Computer-AidedEngineering

Degree Requirements

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Master of Engineering in Computer-AidedEngineeringThe Master of Engineering program educatesand trains multidisciplinary professionals inthe use of computational techniques in the

planning, design and management of engi-neering projects. The computer-aided engi-neering tools which are emphasized are mod-eling, simulation, visualization, optimization,artificial intelligence and advanced design,documentation, manufacturing and informa-tion management. The program provides thegraduate with a credential which representsthe completion of advanced training in a par-ticular engineering application area, coupledwith an intensive concentration in computa-tional procedures appropriate for that applica-tion area. The focus of the program is onadvanced engineering design involving aero-space, civil and mechanical engineering sys-tems. The program includes substantial pro-ject work designed to provide a background inthe application of CAE techniques in realworld situations. This program is not orientedto the engineering of electrical or computer

systems. The USC School of Engineering,through the Department of ElectricalEngineering, offers various programs whichfocus on computer-aided engineering tech-niques related to electrical and computer engi-neering projects.

Computer Science 499

The minimum requirement for the Master ofComputer-Aided Engineering is 30 units.The curriculum has three segments: comput-er-aided engineering core, the discipline spe-cific core and the computational electives.

Computer-Aided Engineering CoreFifteen units are required, including coursesemphasizing graduate level mathematics, basiccomputer science principles, an introductionto simulation, an overview of computer-aidedengineering techniques, and computer-aidedengineering projects. The core involves thechoice of two simulation courses — CE 529a,which involves finite element analysis and astructural orientation, and AE 535a, whichinvolves a fluid mechanics orientation.

The Master of Engineering program involvesmajor design project work in the computer-aided engineering overview course, CE 550,and in the computer-aided engineering pro-ject course. Students have a choice of projectcourses. CE 551 is a generic course incorpo-rating structural, fluid and thermal projects.AE 535b focuses entirely on fluid mechanicsprojects. Some students may wish to pursuespecialized projects not covered in either ofthese courses. They may complete a special-ized project by taking the AE, CE, ME 590directed research courses through an appro-priate advisor.

CAE CORE CURRICULUM UNITS

AE 525b Engineering Analysis, orCE 525b Engineering Analysis, orME 526 Engineering Analytical

Methods 3AE 535a Introduction to

Computational FluidMechanics, or

CE 529a Finite Element Analysis 3CS 455x Introduction to

Programming SystemsDesign 3

CE 550 Computer-AidedEngineering 3

AE 535b Introduction toComputational FluidMechanics, or

CE 551 Computer-AidedEngineering Project, or

AE 590 Directed Research*, orCE 590 Directed Research*, orME 590 Directed Research* 3

*approved individual CAE project (project may beextended by 3 units by using one of the computationalelectives)

Discipline Specific CoreSix units are required involving advancedgraduate level engineering courses. Thesecourses are designed to focus on fundamentaltheory rather than design or computationaltechniques. All courses are to be taken fromthe same basic discipline, selected by the stu-dent. The possible basic disciplines includestructural and solid mechanics, fluid mechan-ics, thermal analysis and combustion, geome-chanics, and other areas of applied mechan-ics. The student is provided with a list of theacceptable courses in each discipline. In gen-eral, these lists include courses from theDepartments of Mechanical, Civil andAerospace Engineering.

Computational ElectivesNine units are required involving advancedgraduate level engineering courses whichfocus on computational procedures. The stu-dent is provided with lists of acceptable com-putational electives. These electives aredesigned to cover the computational areas ofgeometric modeling, simulation, visualiza-tion, optimization, artificial intelligence andadvanced design, documentation, manufac-turing and information management. Thestudent is permitted to spread electives overmultiple computational areas.

Certificate in Computer-Aided EngineeringThe Certificate in Computer-AidedEngineering provides students possessing abachelor’s degree in civil engineering,mechanical engineering or aerospace engi-neering, with a specialized education covering

the use of computational techniques in theplanning and design of engineering projects.This program is closely related to the Mastersof Engineering in Computer-AidedEngineering program. For a student pursuinga master’s degree in some other area, the cer-tificate makes it possible to add, at a reason-able cost, a credential representing advancedtraining in computer-aided engineering.

The Certificate in Computer-AidedEngineering involves 12 units of course work.

PREREQUISITE

CSCI 455x Introduction to Programming Systems Design, or

equivalent courses covering undergraduate computer science topics including programming principles, data structures and software engineering

CAE CORE CURRICULUM UNITS

AE 535a Introduction toComputational FluidMechanics, or

CE 529a Finite Element Analysis 3CE 550 Computer-Aided

Engineering 3AE 535b Introduction to

Computational FluidMechanics, or

CE 551 Computer-AidedEngineering Project 3

COMPUTATIONAL ELECTIVE

One course to be selected from a list ofadvanced courses covering the computationaltechniques most important in computer-aidedengineering.

Computer Engineering

Undergraduate Degree

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Program Goals The undergraduate program in ComputerEngineering and Computer Science has thefollowing objectives:

(1) Graduates will design and develop com-puter hardware that reflects the exigenciesimposed by software design and develop-ment considerations.

(2) Graduates will develop software thatmakes efficient use of current and develop-ing hardware technologies.

(3) Graduates will continue to develop thescientific and engineering skills and knowl-edge that will enable them to design andimplement computer systems that effectivelyand efficiently integrate developing hardwareand software technologies.

(4) Graduates will be exposed to extensivework experiences in both the areas of com-puter engineering and computer science.

(5) Most graduates will enter employment intheir field.

(6) Some graduates will undertake graduateeducation in computer engineering and/orcomputer science.

(7) Graduates will engage in lifelong learningand understand contemporary developmentsin the field.

(8) The reputations of the ElectricalEngineering and Computer Science depart-ments, which jointly sponsor the CECS pro-gram, for attracting quality students and pro-ducing quality graduates, will be continuous-ly improved.

Bachelor of Science in ComputerEngineering and Computer ScienceStudents attaining the Bachelor of Sciencedegree in Computer Engineering andComputer Science would possess the scientificand engineering skills and knowledge thatwould enable them to design and implementcomputer systems that effectively and effi-ciently integrate developing hardware andsoftware technologies. This degree is adminis-tered jointly by the Departments of ComputerScience and Electrical Engineering.

In order to earn the Bachelor of Science degreein Computer Engineering and ComputerScience, the student must: (1) earn 132 classunits as described below; (2) achieve a mini-mum grade point average of 2.0 on all coursework undertaken at USC; (3) attain a mini-mum grade point average of 2.0 on all coursework completed in Electrical Engineering andComputer Science at USC.

The following sample four-year program isonly an example of how the required coursesmight be scheduled. A student does not haveto take the required course work in the orderspecified in the sample program although itwould be appropriate to try and follow it asclosely as possible.

Sample Four-Year ProgramFIRST YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER UNITS



Reasoning 4

15


EE 101 Introduction to Digital Logic 3

EE 105 Introduction to Electrical Engineering, or

CSCI 105 Introduction to Computer Science 3

MATH 126 Calculus II 4General education 4

14


CSCI 102L Data Structures 4EE 102L Introduction to Digital

Circuits 2MATH 226 Calculus III 4PHYS 151L** Fundamentals of


General education 4

18


CSCI 201L Principles of SoftwareDevelopment 4

EE 357 Basic Organization ofComputer Systems 3

MATH 225 Linear Algebra andDifferential Equations 4

PHYS 152L Fundamentals of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism


18


CSCI 271 Discrete Methods inComputer Science 4

EE 326L Essentials of ElectricalEngineering 4

EE 457 Computer SystemsOrganization 3

ISE 460 Engineering Economy 3Science elective*** 4

18


CSCI 301 Theory of Computation 3CSCI 402 Operating Systems 3EE 327 Digital Electronics 3MATH 407 Probability Theory 4General education 4

17


CSCI 303 Analysis and Design ofAlgorithms 3

EE 454L Introduction to SystemsUsing Microprocessors 4

General education 4Electives**** technical 6

17




EE 459L Senior Design Project, orCSCI 477 Design and Construction

of Large Software Systems 3 or 4

A 400-level Math course***** 4Electives**** technical 8

15 or 16


**Satisfies general education requirement forcategory III.

***See an advisor for a list of science courses that cansatisfy this requirement.

****See an advisor for a list of courses that can satisfythe technical elective requirement. A CECS major musttake a set of courses for at least one of the followingfour areas of specialization as part of his or her14 technical elective units.a. Theory — CSCI 301, CSCI 410, CSCI 430b. Multimedia and Graphics — EE 321, CSCI 351,CSCI 480c. Advanced Circuit Design — EE 477, EE 478, EE 479

d. Software Systems — CSCI 351, CSCI 477, CSCI 485

*****Any 400-level Mathematics course can be takento satisfy this requirement except MATH 450.

Minor in Multimedia and CreativeTechnologiesSee listing under Multimedia and CreativeTechnologies, page 533.

Graduate Degrees

The graduate program in computer engineer-ing, offered through the Department ofElectrical Engineering, is designed to pro-vide students with an intensive backgroundin the analysis, structure, design and functionof digital computers and information process-ing systems. In addition to giving each stu-dent a fundamental background in digitallogic, computer architecture and operatingsystems, a wide variety of elective coursesallows for study in the following specializedareas: artificial intelligence; computer archi-

tecture; computer networks; computer sys-tem performance; design automation; fault-tolerant computers; microprocessors; parallelprocessing; real-time systems; robotics; andVLSI design.

Master of Science in Computer EngineeringThe Master of Science in Computer Engi-neering is earned by completing an integrat-ed program of at least 27 units of approvedcourse work.

It is expected that all applicants have takenthe following required courses in order to beadmitted to the program. If not, the studentmay be required to take these courses inaddition to their 27 units.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT COURSES UNITS

CSCI 455 Introduction to Programming SystemsDesign 4

EE 357 Basic Organization ofComputer Systems 3

EE 454L Introduction to SystemsDesign UsingMicroprocessors 4

In addition, it is expected that each studentin this program take or have taken the equiv-alent of the following fundamental courses:

FUNDAMENTAL COURSES UNITS

CSCI 402x Operating Systems 3CSCI 410x Translation of

Programming Languages 4

EE 450 Introduction to Computer Networks 3

EE 457x Computer SystemsOrganization 3

EE 465 Probabilistic Methods in Computer SystemsModeling 3

EE 477L MOS VLSI Circuit Design 3

Students must take the following core courses:

CORE COURSES UNITS

EE 557 Computer SystemsArchitecture 3

EE 577a VLSI System Design 3

Depth CoursesEach student must choose one of four areasof specialization: networks, computer archi-tecture, VLSI and CAD. Six units of depthcourses must be taken in the area ofspecialization.

CAD: CSCI 570 or CSCI 579, EE 552, EE599, EE 658, EE 680, EE 681.

Computer Architecture: AE 549a, CSCI 565or CSCI 595, EE 554, EE 653, EE 657, EE 659.

Networks: CSCI 551, CSCI 558L, EE 549,EE 550, EE 555, EE 558, EE 650.

VLSI: EE 504L, EE 533ab, EE 536, EE 552,EE 577b, EE 582, EE 599, EE 630, EE 677.

Breadth CoursesThe student must also take 6 units from thefollowing list of breadth courses associatedwith his or her chosen area of specialization.For example, a student who chooses a spe-

cialization in VLSI must take 6 units fromthe VLSI breadth list.

CAD: AE 549a, CSCI 551, CSCI 565, EE504L, EE 533a, EE 536, EE 550, EE 554,EE 555, EE 577b, EE 582, EE 657.

Computer Architecture: CSCI 551, CSCI570, CSCI 620, EE 504L, EE 533a, EE 536,EE 549, EE 550, EE 552, EE 555, EE 577b,EE 582, EE 658, EE 680, EE 681.

Networks: AE 549a, CSCI 565, CSCI 570, EE504L, EE 533a, EE 536, EE 552, EE 554, EE577b, EE 582, EE 657, EE 658, EE 659, EE680, EE 681.

VLSI: AE 549a, CSCI 551, CSCI 565, CSCI570, EE 550, EE 554, EE 555, EE 657, EE658, EE 659, EE 680, EE 681.

A minimum grade point average of 3.0(A = 4.0) must be earned on all course workapplied toward the master’s degree in com-puter engineering. This average must also beachieved on all 400-level and above coursework attempted at USC beyond the bache-lor’s degree. Transfer units which count ascredit (CR) toward the master’s degree arenot computed in the grade point average. Allother School of Engineering requirements forthe Master of Science apply. For the M.S. inElectrical Engineering (VLSI Design) andthe M.S. in Electrical Engineering (ComputerNetwork) degrees section, see page 507.

Doctor of Philosophy in ComputerEngineeringThe requirements for the Doctor of Philos-ophy (Ph.D.) degree in computer engineer-ing are in strict conformity with the require-ments of the Graduate School. Programrequirements for the Ph.D. in computer engi-neering are the same as those for the Ph.D.in electrical engineering except that themajor field is computer engineering. See gen-eral requirements for graduate degrees.

Screening and qualifying examinations areadministered by the computer engineeringfaculty. Students should contact the Electri-cal Engineering-Systems Department Officefor further information.

Major Areas in Computer Engineering andRelevant Courses (not applicable to M.S.,Computer Engineering requirements)COMPUTER SYSTEMS ARCHITECTURE UNITS


EE 554 Real Time ComputerSystems 3

EE 557 Computer SystemsArchitecture 3

EE 653 Multithreaded Architectures, Data-Flow Computing and Functional Programming 3

EE 657 Parallel Processing 3EE 659 Interconnection

Networks 3

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE UNITS

CSCI 544 Natural Language Processing 3

CSCI 561a Artificial Intelligence 3CSCI 574 Computer Vision 3CSCI 598 Expert Systems 3CSCI 674a Advanced Topics in

Computer Vision 3EE 559 Mathematical Pattern

Recognition 3

ROBOTICS UNITS

CSCI 545 Robotics 3CSCI 547 Sensing and Planning in

Robotics 3EE 546L Basic Robotics 1ME 548 Analytical Methods in

Robotics 3ME 541 Linear Control

Systems II 3

COMPUTER NETWORKS AND

DISTRIBUTED SYSTEMS UNITS

CSCI 551 Computer Communications 3

CSCI 555 Advanced Operating Systems 3

CSCI 579 Graph and Combinatorial Algorithms 3

EE 450 Introduction to Computer Networks 3

EE 549 Queueing Theory forPerformance Modeling 3

EE 550 Design and Analysis of Computer Communication Networks 3

EE 555 Broadband NetworkArchitectures 3

EE 650 Advanced Topics inComputer Networks 3

DIGITAL SYSTEMS DESIGN UNITS

EE 552 Logic Design and Switching Theory 3

EE 577ab VLSI System Design 3-2EE 582 Technical Seminar on

VLSI Design 1EE 658 Diagnosis and Design of

Reliable Digital Systems 3EE 680 Computer Aided Design

of Digital Systems I 3EE 681 Computer-Aided Design

of Digital Systems II 3



Computer ScienceHenry Salvatori Computer Science Center 300(213) 740-4494FAX: (213) 740-7285Email: [email protected]

Chair: Michael Arbib, Ph.D.

FacultyGordon S. Marshall Chair in Engineering:George A. Bekey, Ph.D.

Henry Salvatori Chair in Computer Science:Leonard Adleman, Ph.D.

Charles Lee Powell Chair in ElectricalEngineering and Computer Engineering: MelvinBreuer, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)

David Packard Chair in ManufacturingEngineering: Stephen C-Y. Lu, Ph.D.(Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and SystemsEngineering)

TRW Professorship in Software Engineering:Barry Boehm, Ph.D.

Professors: Michael Arbib, Ph.D. (BiomedicalEngineering, Electrical Engineering, Neurobiologyand Psychology); Irving Biederman, Ph.D.(Psychology); Edward K. Blum, Ph.D.(Mathematics); Deborah Estrin, Ph.D.; EllisHorowitz, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering);

Ming-Deh Huang, Ph.D.; Kai Hwang, Ph.D.(Electrical Engineering); Dennis McLeod,Ph.D.; Gerard Medioni, Ph.D.; RamakantNevatia, Ph.D.; Pavel Pevzner, Ph.D.(Mathematics); Aristides Requicha, Ph.D.(Electrical Engineering); Paul Rosenbloom,Ph.D.; Mark Seidenberg, Ph.D. (Psychology,Linguistics); Christoph von der Malsburg, Ph.D.(Neurobiology, Physics and Astronomy); MichaelWaterman, Ph.D. (Mathematics, BiologicalSciences)

Associate Professor: Shahram Ghandeharizadeh,Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: Mathieu Desbrun, Ph.D.;Ashish Goel, Ph.D.; Maja Mataric, Ph.D.;Neno Medvidovic, Ph.D.; Ulrich Neumann,Ph.D.; Christos Papadopoulos, Ph.D.; StefanSchaal, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professor: Sukhan Lee, Ph.D.

Adjunct Associate Professor: Scott Shenker, Ph.D.

Adjunct Assistant Professors: Steve Chien, Ph.D.;Robert Felderman, Ph.D.; Douglas Ierardi,Ph.D.; Raymond Madachy, Ph.D.; LarryMatthies, Ph.D.; Xin Wang, Ph.D.

Research Professors: Robert M. Balzer, Ph.D.;Herbert Schorr, Ph.D.; David Wile, Ph.D.

Research Associate Professors: Eduard Hovy,Ph.D.; Lewis Johnson, Ph.D.; CarlKesselman, Ph.D.; Craig Knoblock, Ph.D.;Steven Minton, Ph.D.; Robert Neches, Ph.D.;Keith Price, Ph.D.; William Swartout, Ph.D.;Gene Tsudik, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professors: CengizAlaettinoglu, Ph.D.; Anindo Banerjea, Ph.D.;Isaac Cohen, Ph.D.; Pedro Diniz, Ph.D.;Martin Frank, Ph.D.; Yolanda Gil, Ph.D.;Ramesh Govindan, Ph.D.; Jonathan Gratch,Ph.D.; Mary Hall, Ph.D.; John Heidemann,Ph.D.; Randall Hill, Ph.D.; Kevin Knight,Ph.D.; Daniel Marcu, Ph.D.; David Moriarty,Ph.D.; Clifford Neuman, Ph.D.; KatiaObraczka, Ph.D.; Dan Port, Ph.D.; Jeff Rickel,Ph.D.; Cyrus Shahabi, Ph.D.; Wei-Min Shen,Ph.D.; Gaurav Sukhatme, Ph.D.; PedroSzekely, Ph.D.; Milind Tambe, Ph.D.; JosephTouch, Ph.D.; Richard Weinberg, Ph.D.(Cinema-Television); Wayne Zhang, Ph.D.

Lecturers: Claire Bono; Michael Crowley,Ph.D.; Massoud Ghyám-Khan

Emeritus Professors: Seymour Ginsburg, Ph.D.;Irving S. Reed, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)

Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science in Computer ScienceThe undergraduate program in computer sci-ence is an interdisciplinary program leading tothe Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.The program is designed to provide both anacademic and professional orientation.

General admission requirements for theundergraduate program are the same as thoseof the university and the USC School of Engi-neering and include three to five units ofmathematics and one unit of science (biology,chemistry or physics) together with satisfacto-ry scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test andAchievement Tests. The requirement for thedegree is 128 units. A cumulative scholarshipaverage of C (2.0) is required for all courses


taken at USC as well as for all computer sci-ence courses taken in the program. Computerscience is a department in the USC School ofEngineering; however, the Bachelor ofScience degree with a major in computer sci-ence is awarded through the USC College ofLetters, Arts and Sciences. Candidates mustcomplete general education requirements; seepage 169.

Computer science students may take two ofthe following ITP courses for free electivecredit: ITP 111x, 160x, 165x, 225x or 275x.





15


CSCI 102L Data Structures 4CSCI 105 Introduction to

Computer Science 3MATH 126 Calculus II 4General education or foreign language 4

15


CSCI 201L Principles of SoftwareDevelopment 4

CSCI 271 Discrete Methods inComputer Science 4


General education or foreign language 4

15


CSCI 402x Operating Systems 3EE 102L Introduction to Digital

Circuits 2MATH 225 Linear Algebra and

Differential Equations 4Basic science requirement 1** 4General education or foreign language 4

17


CSCI 301 Theory of Computation 3EE 357 Basic Organization of

Computer Systems 3400-level Mathematics elective**** 4Basic science requirement 2** 4WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 3

17


CSCI 303 Design and Analysis of Algorithms 3


Additional science *** 4General education or foreign language 4Free elective 3

17


CSCI 410x Translation of Programming Languages 4

CSCI technical electives 6General education or foreign language 4Free elective 4

18


CSCI technical electives 6General education 8

14


**Basic science requirement: PHYS 151L and 152L orCHEM 105abL or BISC 110L and 112L.

***Any course in physics, biology or chemistry beyond the basic science requirement or in another scientific discipline. See department for approval.

****Any 400-level mathematics course except MATH 450.

Foreign Language RequirementThree semesters of a single language andpassing the skill level examination in thatlanguage or passing the skill level examina-tion in a foreign language.

Technical Electives (four courses)Four upper division computer science courses.

Physics/Computer Science MajorRequirements for the Bachelor of ScienceThis program is intended for students withdual interests in physics and computer sci-ence who wish to complete the essentialcourses for both majors within their normalfour year career. See the Physics and Astron-omy Department section, page 329 for courserequirements.

Bachelor of Science in ComputerEngineering and Computer ScienceSee the listing under Computer Engineering,page 495.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science(Manufacturing Engineering)If a student chooses six courses (9 to 18 units)from a prescribed program, he or she maygraduate with the special designation Area ofEmphasis in Manufacturing Engineering onthe transcript. Details are given underManufacturing Engineering on page 524.

Electrical Engineering 505


Graduate Degrees

The requirements listed below are special tothis department and must be read in conjunc-tion with the general requirements of theUSC School of Engineering for master’sdegrees and the general requirements of theUSC Graduate School for Ph.D. degrees,page 565. The graduate program in computerscience provides intensive preparation in thebasic concepts and techniques related to thedesign, programming and application of digi-tal computers. Both the Master of Scienceand Doctor of Philosophy degrees areoffered.

A master of science degree with special-ization in Software Engineering is alsooffered. The program seeks to prepare

students for an industrial leadership career insoftware engineering. It also serves as anintroduction to this area for students whowish to pursue advanced studies and researchleading to a Ph.D.

A master of science degree with specializationin Robotics and Automation is also offered.This program seeks to prepare students for anindustrial career in the development of com-puter systems for CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design and Manufacturing) and robot-ics. It also serves as an introduction to thisarea for students who wish to pursue advancedstudies and research leading to a Ph.D. Theemphasis is on the domain of mechanical,electromechanical and mechatronic products.(CAD for digital systems is covered by a sepa-rate program offered by the ElectricalEngineering-Systems Department.)

A master of science degree with a specializa-tion in computer networks is offered. Thisspecialization prepares students in the areasof computer communications, networks anddistributed processing.

A master of science in computer science(multimedia and creative technologies) is alsooffered, page 533.

A master of science in computational linguis-tics is also offered as a separate program inconjunction with the Linguistics Department.See the listing under Linguistics, page 303.

A master of science in integrated systems isoffered. See the listing under Multimediaand Creative Technologies, page 533.

Admission and PrerequisitesAdmission is determined by the Office ofAdmissions in consultation with the Com-puter Science Department. The applicant isrequired to have a bachelor’s degree or itsequivalent from an accredited college or uni-versity; satisfactory scores on the verbal andquantitative portions of the aptitude test ofthe Graduate Record Examinations (oneadvanced test from computer science, mathe-matics or engineering is recommended); sub-stantial background in computing — theequivalent of USC’s undergraduate coursesCSCI 101L, 102, 110, 201, EE 357 — con-stitutes a minimum requirement; and com-pletion of several courses in college levelmathematics (at minimum, one discretemathematics course). Students lacking theseprerequisites should complete them at otherinstitutions. Foreign students must earn a sat-

isfactory score on the Test of English as aForeign Language.

DEFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS UNITS

CSCI 301 Theory of Computation 3

CSCI 402x Operating Systems 3CSCI 410x Translation of

Programming Languages 4EE 457x Computer Systems

Organization 3

All applicants for the master’s program shouldhave a general breadth in computer scienceequivalent to the above-listed USC under-graduate courses. Unsatisfactory backgroundin any of these courses is considered a defi-ciency. Conditional admission may be grant-ed to otherwise qualified students withbreadth requirement deficiencies. Students

with deficiencies in breadth requirementsmust take the appropriate courses at USC.All master’s students must have an officialform from the Computer Science Depart-ment in their academic records as the evi-dence of fulfillment of the breadth require-ment, prior to completion of their program ofstudy. No student may take any of the defi-ciency courses listed above for credit towarda graduate degree in Computer Science.

Master of ScienceA minimum grade point average of 3.0 mustbe earned on all course work applied towardthe master’s degree in computer science. Thisaverage must also be achieved on all 400-leveland above course work attempted at USCbeyond the bachelor’s degree. Transfer unitscount as credit (CR) toward the master’sdegree and are not computed in the gradepoint average. The required courses are three

of the following seven courses: EE 557,CSCI 555, 561a or 561b, 565, 571, 577a and

585. A maximum of nine units may be takenat the 400 level in either electrical engineer-ing or computer science; the remaining unitsmust be approved courses at the 500 or 600 level. CSCI 590 may be counted for amaximum of six units. Total units required forthe degree is 27. No examination or master’sthesis is required for the degree. Otherrequirements for the Master of Science inComputer Science are the same as set forth inthe general requirements for School ofEngineering master’s degrees.

Master of Science with Specialization inComputer NetworksUnder the networks option students mustsatisfy the requirements for the Master ofScience in Computer Science and the follow-ing courses must be included in the program:EE/CSCI 450; EE 465 or EE 549; EE 550;CSCI 551, 555, 558; CSCI 590 or 694a or b.Total units required for the degree is 27.Students who can demonstrate that theyhave already taken these courses (or equiva-lent) may be waived out of the requirementby a memo from their faculty advisor. Allcourses must be approved by a faculty advi-sor. A list of suggested electives is availablefrom the department office.

Master of Science in Computer Science(Multimedia and Creative Technologies)See the listing under Multimedia andCreative Technologies, page 533.

Master of Science with Specialization inSoftware EngineeringStudents must satisfy all requirements for the Master of Science degree in ComputerScience. In addition, they must take the fol-lowing courses, CSCI 510, 577ab and 578,plus three of the following five courses: CSCI511, 555, 585, 588 and EE 557 (EE 557,CSCI 555, 577a, and 585 may be used to sat-isfy both the general master’s degree require-ments and the specialization requirements.)Students may also include research for anoptional master’s thesis in their programs.

Master of Science with Specialization inRobotics and AutomationStudents must take CSCI 545 and three ofthe following four courses: CSCI 561a, 574,582 and 584. Other requirements are thesame as for the Master of Science degree inComputer Science, described above. (CSCI561a may be used to help satisfy both thegeneral master’s requirements and the spe-cialization requirements.) Students mayinclude in their programs research for anoptional master’s thesis conducted in collabo-ration with industry.

Master of Science in ComputationalLinguisticsSee the listing under Linguistics, page 303.

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer ScienceThe Doctor of Philosophy degree in computerscience is awarded in strict conformity with thegeneral requirements of the USC GraduateSchool.

Admission to the Ph.D. program in ComputerScience is highly selective, based upon asuperior academic record, prior training incomputer science, letters of recommendation,a statement of purpose and Graduate RecordExaminations scores. Particular attention isgiven to the applicant’s potential to performoriginal research in an area of computer sci-ence. Once admitted, the progress of eachPh.D. student is reviewed once a semester bythe entire faculty and a determination is madeas to whether the student will be allowed tocontinue in the program. Since researchpotential is a key factor in the evaluation, newstudents are strongly urged to begin researchwith a Computer Science faculty member assoon as possible. See general requirements forgraduate degrees.

Screening ProcedureWhen a student has completed 21 units ormore of graduate level studies in computerscience at USC, he or she must apply forscreening. The screening evaluation takesplace during the regular review of Ph.D. students; based upon the student’s perfor-mance in course work, overall record, andresearch potential, the screening evaluationdetermines whether or not the student willbe allowed to continue toward the Ph.D. Ascreening determination of “pass,” “no pass”or “postpone” is made; in the latter case, thestudent must reapply for screening the subsequent semester(s) until a “pass” or “nopass” determination is made.

Guidance CommitteeAfter passing the screening procedure, thestudent must select a dissertation advisor andform a guidance committee consisting of thedissertation advisor and at least four other fac-ulty members. The committee must include afaculty member from another departmentwho does not hold a joint appointment inComputer Science. All guidance committeesmust be approved by the department chairand the Graduate School.

Course RequirementsEach Ph.D. student is expected to demon-strate breadth of knowledge as well as depthin a chosen area of concentration. Hence,the required courses fall into two groups: (1) a common core, required of all doctoralstudents, and (2) additional required courseswhich depend on the student’s area of con-centration. The common core consists offive courses selected from the following



three groups: systems group: CSCI 551,CSCI 555, CSCI 565, CSCI 571, CSCI 577a,CSCI 585, EE 557; theory group: CSCI 570,CSCI 572, CSCI 581; artificial intelligencegroup: CSCI 545 or CSCI 547 or CSCI 584,CSCI 561a, or CSCI 561b, CSCI 564, CSCI574, CSCI 582. Students must take twocourses from two groups and one course fromthe third group. A minimum GPA of 3.5must be obtained in these five core courses.

Ph.D. programs in computer science aregrouped into the following three tracks: (1) theoretical computer science; (2) lan-guage, systems and applications; (3) artificialintelligence, robotics and neural computation.

Each student must select a track as his or herarea of concentration. Each track requires aminimum of three additional courses. Speci-fic track requirements (which may change asthe fields change) will be provided to the stu-dents by the department.

Required courses may be taken in any chron-ological order, with due attention to prerequi-sites, and may precede or follow theScreening Evaluation.

DeficienciesIn addition to the above, all doctoral studentsmust have knowledge of the material coveredin CSCI 271, 301 or 430, CSCI 402, 410, EE 457Lx; these subjects are considered“deficiency courses.”

A total of 60 units, at least 40 at the 500 levelor above, beyond the bachelor’s degree isrequired (including the above requiredcourses). A minimum grade point average of3.5 must be maintained. Students with aMaster of Science degree may transfer up to27 units.

Qualifying ExaminationAll doctoral students must pass a qualifyingexamination in computer science within fouryears before being admitted to candidacy. Thequalifying examination tests the student’sbroad knowledge of computer science anddeep insight into a chosen area of research.

Permission to take the qualifying examinationmust be obtained from the dean of graduatestudies at least 60 days prior to its occurrence,and must be taken in the semester for whichpermission is granted. The guidance commit-tee administers the qualifying examinationand evaluates the student’s performance. Ifthe examination is failed, the guidance com-mittee may recommend that the studentrepeat the examination 6-12 months later. Theexamination cannot be taken more than twice.

DissertationAn acceptable dissertation based upon origi-nal research is required. The dissertationmust show mastery of some special field,must be an original contribution to that fieldand must be presented in scholarly form.

Defense of the DissertationWhen all other requirements are satisfied, thecandidate must pass a public final oral exami-nation in defense of the dissertation.


COMPUTER SC IENCE (CSC I )


101L Fundamentals of Computer Program-ming (3, FaSp) Introduction to the design ofsolutions to computer solvable problems.Algorithm design, solution implementationusing a high-level programming language,program correctness and verification.

102L Data Structures (4, FaSp) Linear lists,strings, arrays, and orthogonal lists; graphs,trees, binary trees, multilinked structures,sorting techniques; dynamic storage alloca-tion; applications. Prerequisite: CSCI 101L.

105 Introduction to Computer Science (3, Sp) Gateway to the bachelor of science incomputer science and computer engineeringand computer science. An introduction to thediscipline of computer science. The study of the history, ethics, legal issues, and sub-disciplines of computer science using theJava language.

110 Introduction to Digital Logic (3) (Enrollin EE 101)

201L Principles of Software Development(4, FaSp) The object-oriented paradigm forprogramming-in-the-large (using the C++ lan-guage); UNIX tools for software develop-ment; developing window-based applicationsunder X-windows. Prerequisite: CSCI 102.

271 Discrete Methods in Computer Science(4, FaSp) Models for discrete structures incomputer science, including selected applica-tions of logic, induction, recursion and graphsto program correctness, design algorithms,programming language semantics and data-bases. Corequisite: CSCI 102.

301 Theory of Computation (3, FaSp) Finitestate automata, regular sets; context-freegrammar, pushdown automata; Turingmachines, undecidability, the halting prob-lem, Church’s thesis, recursive functions,effective procedures. Prerequisite: CSCI 102and CSCI 271.

303 Design and Analysis of Algorithms (3,FaSp) Design techniques including back-tracking, dynamic programming, divide andconquer, data structure, fast Fourier trans-form; finite combinatorial mathematics. Pre-requisite: CSCI 102 and CSCI 271.

351 Programming and Multimedia on theWorld Wide Web (3, Sp) HTML program-ming for creating home pages, installationand modification of Web server, writing pro-grams that offer enhanced services, manipula-tion of graphics, video and sound. Prerequisite:CSCI 201.

357 Basic Organization of Computer Sys-tems (3) (Enroll in EE 357)


402x Operating Systems (3, FaSp) Basicissues in concurrency, deadlock control, syn-chronization scheduling, memory manage-ment, protection and access control, inter-process communication, and structureddesign. Laboratory experiences with Unix-like operating system. Not available for grad-uate credit to computer science majors. Pre-requisite: CSCI 201L or CSCI 455x.

410x Translation of Programming Lan-guages (4, Fa) Concepts of assemblers, com-pilers, interpreters and their design; macroassemblers, Polish notation and translationtechniques; operator precedence parsing,code generation. Not available for graduatecredit to computer science majors. Prerequi-site: CSCI 201; corequisite: EE 357.

430 Finite Automata Theory (3) Regularsets; finite state acceptors; right-linear gram-mar; finite state machines; set operations;Kleene theorem; state minimization; incom-plete state reduction; selected other topics.Prerequisite: CSCI 301 or MATH 410 ordepartmental approval.

445 Introduction to Robotics (4, Fa) Design-ing, building and programming mobilerobots; sensors, effectors, basic control theory,control architectures, some advanced topics,illustrations of state-of-the-art. Teamwork;final project tested in a robot contest. Juniorstanding or higher. Prerequisite: CSCI 101L orC language programming.


446 Robotics and Sensing for AutomatedAssembly (3) Fundamental principles ofmechanics of parts and devices for automatedassembly. Robots, parts feeders, automatedguided vehicles, industrial sensing. Program-ming of robots and sensors. Junior or seniorstanding or departmental approval. Prerequi-site: CSCI 101L.

450 Introduction to Computer Networks (3)(Enroll in EE 450)

454L Introduction to Systems Design UsingMicroprocessors (4) (Enroll in EE 454L)

455x Introduction to Programming SystemsDesign (4, FaSp) Intensive introduction toprogramming principles, discrete mathemat-ics for computing, software design and soft-ware engineering concepts. Not available forcredit to computer science majors, graduateor undergraduate. Prerequisite: departmentalapproval.

457x Computer Systems Organization (3)(Enroll in EE 457x)

458 Numerical Methods (4) (Enroll inMATH 458)

460 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3, FaSp) Concepts and algorithms underly-ing the understanding and construction ofintelligent systems. Agents, problem solving,search, representation, reasoning, planning,communication, perception, robotics, neuralnetworks. Junior standing. Prerequisite: CSCI102L or CSCI 455x.

465 Probabilistic Methods in Computer Sys-tems Modeling (3) (Enroll in EE 465)

477L Design and Construction of LargeSoftware Systems (4, Sp) Programmingmethodologies; intra-group and inter-groupcommunication; software life-cycle; softwareeconomics. A large software project is a cen-tral aspect of the course. Laboratory. Prerequi-site: CSCI 102.

480 Computer Graphics (3, FaSp) Hardwarefor interactive graphic systems; picture repre-sentations; data structures for graphics; pic-ture processing techniques; languages forgraphics; survey of applications such as ani-mation and simulation. Prerequisite: CSCI 102.

482 Introduction to Geometric Modeling (3,Sp) Role of geometry in CAD/CAM. Graphicuser interfaces; motions and projections;cubes, surfaces and solids; fundamental algo-rithms. Applications in analysis, manufactur-ing, inspection and robots. Junior or seniorstanding. Prerequisite: CSCI 101 or depart-mental approval.

485 File and Database Management(3, FaSp) File input/output techniques, basicmethods for file organization, file managers,principles of databases, conceptual datamodels, and query languages. Prerequisite:CSCI 201.


495 Senior Project (3) (Enroll in PHYS 495)

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Selected top-ics in computer science.

501 Numerical Analysis and Computation(3) (Enroll in MATH 501)

502ab Numerical Analysis (3-3) (Enroll inMATH 502ab)

504ab Numerical Solutions of Ordinary andPartial Differential Equations (3) (Enroll inMATH 504ab)

505ab Applied Probability (3-3) (Enroll inMATH 505ab)

510 Software Management and Economics(3, Fa) Theories of management and theirapplication to software projects. Economicanalysis of software products and processes.Software cost and schedule estimation, planning and control. Prerequisite: graduatestanding.


511 Personal Software Process (PSP) andProject (3, Sp) Individual analysis, planning,development and maintenance of a softwareproduct or development artifact, using the prin-ciples and practices of PSP. Analysis of project’slessons learned. Prerequisite: CSCI 577a.

533 Combinatorial Analysis and Algebra (3)(Enroll in MATH 533)

541 Reasoning about Actions and Plans (3, Irregular) Foundations and techniques ofautomated planning, including representa-tions of actions and plans, approaches to plan-ning, controlling search, learning for plan-ning, and interaction with the environment.Prerequisite: CSCI 561b.

542 Neural Computation with ArtificialNeural Networks (3, Sp) Computation andadaptation in networks of interconnected dis-tributed processing units; classical and statisticalapproaches to neural nets; state-of-the-art neuralnetwork research. Recommended preparation: basicstatistics, linear algebra.

544 Natural Language Processing (3) Exam-ination of the issues which enable computersto employ and understand natural language;knowledge representation, memory model-ing, parsing, language analysis, story under-standing, and generation. Prerequisite: CSCI460 or CSCI 561b or departmental approval.

545 Robotics (3, Sp) Fundamental skills forprogramming robots for industrial applica-tions; spatial transforms and kinematics; geo-metric algorithms for identifying, avoiding,grasping, and relocating objects; currentresearch issues. Duplicates credit in CSCI445. Prerequisite: C-language programming.

547 Sensing and Planning in Robotics (3, Fa)Introduction to software methods in roboticsincluding sensing, sensor fusion, estimation,fault tolerance, sensor planning, robot controlarchitectures, planning and learning. Prerequi-site: CSCI 561a.

551 Computer Communications (3, Sp) Pro-tocol design for computer communicationnetworks, network routing, transport proto-cols, internetworking. Prerequisite: CSCI 402,EE 450 and C-language programming.

552 Logic Design and Switching Theory (3)(Enroll in EE 552)

553 Computational Solution of Optimiza-tion Problems (3) (Enroll in EE 553)

554 Real Time Computer Systems (3)(Enroll in EE 554)

555 Advanced Operating Systems (3, FaSp)Advanced issues in computer organization,naming, kernel design, protection mecha-nisms and security policies, reliable comput-ing, data base OS, secure networks, systemsspecification, decentralized systems, real timesystems. Prerequisite: CSCI 402.

556 Introduction to Cryptography (3) Mod-ern secret codes. Public key cryptosystems ofRivest-Shamir-Adelman, Diffie-Hellman andothers. The underlying number theory andcomputational complexity theory. Prerequisite:CSCI 570 or CSCI 572 or CSCI 581.

557 Computer Systems Architecture (3)(Enroll in EE 557)

558L Internetworking and Distributed Sys-tems Laboratory (3) Students complete labo-ratory exercises in operating system and net-work management, distributed systems,TCP/IP, SNMP, NFS, DNS, etc. Term pro-ject required. Prerequisite: CSCI 402 andEE/CSCI 450; Recommended preparation:CSCI 551 and CSCI 555.

559 Mathematical Pattern Recognition (3-3)(Enroll in EE 559)

560L Advanced Microcomputer-BasedDesign (3) (Enroll in EE 560L)

561ab Artificial Intelligence (3-3, FaSp)a: Foundations of symbolic intelligent sys-tems. Agents, search, problem solving, repre-sentation, reasoning and symbolic program-ming. Prerequisite: CSCI 455x. b: Advancedcapabilities for symbolic intelligent systems.Planning, reasoning under uncertainty, deci-sion making, learning, natural language com-munication. Prerequisite: CSCI 561a.

562 Empirical Methods in Natural Lan-guage Processing (3, 2 years, Fa) Acquiringcomputer-tractable linguistic knowledge hasalways been a bottleneck in building naturallanguage systems. We will examine statisticaltechniques for extracting knowledge auto-matically from online text. Prerequisite:CSCI 561a.

563 Applications of Natural Language Pro-cessing (3, 2 years, Fa) Having learned thebasic symbolic and statistical techniques ofcomputational language processing, studentsin this course learn to apply them in two ormore practical application areas. Prerequisite:CSCI 544.

564 Brain Theory and Artificial Intelligence(3, Fa) Introduces neural modeling, distrib-uted artificial intelligence and roboticsapproaches to vision, motor control and mem-ory. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

565 Compiler Design (4, Sp) Formal gram-mar; parsing methods and lexical analysis;code generation; local and global code opti-mization; and dynamic allocation. Prerequisite:CSCI 455x.

566 Neural Network Self-Organization(3, Sp) Differential equations for networkpattern formation. Dynamic link architecture.Simulation of brain organization processes(retinotopy, orientation columns) and facerecognition by elastic matching. Recommendedpreparation: CSCI 564 and either MATH 225or MATH 245.

567 Machine Learning (3) The study of self-modifying computer systems that acquire newknowledge and improve their own perfor-mance. Topics include induction, explanation-based learning, analogy, discovery, and con-nectionist learning. Prerequisite: CSCI 561b.

568 Commonsense Reasoning (3) Formal-ism for representing commonsense knowl-edge about quantities, time, space, physics,minds, plans, goals and society. Methods formaking commonsense inferences. Prerequisite:CSCI 561b.

569 Integrated Intelligent Systems (3)Approaches to solving the artificial intelli-gence problem: combining components ofintelligent behavior – learning, problem solv-ing, planning, knowledge, language, percep-tion, action – into integrated intelligent sys-tems. Prerequisite: CSCI 561b.

570 Analysis of Algorithms (3, FaSp)Explores fundamental techniques such asrecursion, Fourier transform ordering,dynamic programming for efficient algorithmconstruction. Examples include arithmetic,algebraic, graph, pattern matching, sorting,searching algorithms.

571 Issues of Programming LanguageDesign (3, Fa) Advanced study of program-ming languages with application to the Web.Languages for client-side and server-side processing. Examples taken from: HTML,Java, JavaScript, Perl, SML and others. Rec-ommended preparation: knowledge of at leasttwo programming languages.

572 Advanced Theory of Computation (3)Machine models of effective computability;subrecursive hierarchies; P and NP problems;effective and efficient reducibility; time,space, and abstract complexity. Prerequisite:CSCI 301 or departmental approval.

574 Computer Vision (3, Fa) Description andrecognition of objects, shape analysis, edgeand region segmentation, texture, knowledgebased systems, image understanding. Prereq-uisite: CSCI 455x.

575 Neuroinformatics (3, Sp) Introducesdatabases, WWW, data mining, visualizationand simulation for complex neurosciencedata. Team projects will unite graduate stu-dents in computer science, neuroscience andrelated disciplines. Graduate standing. Prereq-uisite: CSCI 564 or BISC 421.

576 Multimedia Systems Design (3, FaSp)State-of-the-art technology for networkedmultimedia systems such as: system design,I/O technologies, data management, datacompression, networking and telecommuni-cations. Design of real-world multimediasolution. Recommended preparation: familiaritywith C or C++.

577ab Software Engineering (4-4, FaSp)a: Software life cycle processes; planning con-siderations for product definition, develop-ment, test, implementation, maintenance.Software requirements elicitation and architec-ture synthesis. Team project. b: Softwaredevelopment, test, implementation, and main-tenance methods. CASE tools and softwareenvironments. Software product engineering,configuration management, quality engineer-ing, documentation. Application via projects.Prerequisite: a: graduate standing; b: CSCI 577a.

578 Software Architectures (3, Sp) Study ofconcepts, principles and scope of softwaresystem architectures, including architecturalstyles, languages, connectors, middleware,dynamism, analysis, testing and domain-spe-cific approaches. Prerequisite: CSCI 577a.

579 Graph and Combinatorial Algorithms(3) Review of basic graph theory and graphsearching, connectivity, flows, matching, eardecomposition, planarity, NP-completeness,sorting, geometric algorithms, parallel algo-rithms, parallel random access machines. Pre-requisite: CSCI 303.

580 3D Graphics and Rendering (3, Fa) Theprocess of creating images from 3D models.Includes transformations, shading, lighting,rasterization, texturing, and other topics. Pre-requisite: CSCI 480.

581 Logic and its Applications (3) Formalsystems, first order logic, truth, completeness,compactness, Godel incompleteness, recur-sive functions, undecidability. Selected appli-cations, e.g., theorem proving, artificial intel-ligence, program verification, databases, com-putational complexity. Prerequisite: CSCI 430and MATH 470.

582 Geometric Modeling (3, Sp) Mathemati-cal models and computer representations forthree-dimensional solids; underlying topicsfrom set theory, geometry, and topology.Fundamental algorithms; applications toCAD/CAM and robotics. Prerequisite: EE 441and CSCI 102 or equivalent knowledge oflinear algebra and data structures.

583 Computational Geometry (3) Geometricalgorithms from graphics, vision, geometricmodeling, and optimization are studied in aunified way. Topics include proximity,motion planning, Voronoi diagrams, convexhulls. Prerequisite: CSCI 303.

584 Control and Learning in Multi-Robot/Agent Systems (3, Sp) Survey of control andlearning methods from technical papers. Dis-tributed multi-robot/agent systems. Mobilerobotics, distributed AI, control architectures,adaptation, learning, cooperative and compet-itive systems. Prerequisite: CSCI 460 or CSCI445 or CSCI 561a.

585 Database Systems (3, FaSp) Databasesystem architecture; conceptual databasemodels; semantic, object-oriented, logic-based, and relational databases; user and pro-gram interfaces; database system implemen-tation; integrity, security, concurrency andrecovery. Prerequisite: CSCI 485 or depart-mental approval.

586 Database Systems Interoperability (3, Sp) Federated and multi-database sys-tems, database networking, conceptual andschematic diversity, information sharing andexchange, knowledge discovery, performanceissues. Prerequisite: CSCI 585.

587ab Mathematical Models of Neuronsand Neural Networks (3-3) (Enroll inMATH 587ab)

588 Specification and Design of User Inter-face Software (3, Fa) The design and imple-mentation of user interface software. Study ofissues relating to human/computer interac-tion. Visual design and real-time interfaces.Prerequisite: CSCI 577a.


593 Autonomous Learning and DiscoveryAgents (3) Active systems, using their ownactions, percepts, and mental constructions,abstract a model from an unfamiliar environ-ment in order to accomplish their missions.Prerequisite: CSCI 561b.

595 Advanced Compiler Design (4) Codegeneration, data-flow analysis, global opti-mization, register allocation, data dependencyanalysis, unimodular transformations, vector-ization, parallelization, data and computationdecomposition. Prerequisite: CSCI 565.

598 Knowledge Based Systems (3) Compar-ative studies of classical expert systems, real-time systems, intelligent agents; techniquesof rule, model, constraint-based and proba-bilistic reasonings; tools for knowledge acqui-sition. Prerequisite: CSCI 561b or departmen-tal approval.

599 Special Topics (2-4, max 9) Course con-tent to be selected each semester from recentdevelopments in computer science.

620 Design and Analysis of Parallel Compu-tation (3) Routing and algorithm design forparallel machines. PRAM model, fixed con-nection models, circuit depth, randomization.Parallel algorithms including independentset, matching, evaluation, linear system,sparse techniques. Prerequisite: CSCI 570.

658 Diagnosis and Design of Reliable Digi-tal Systems (3) (Enroll in EE 658)

664 Neural Models for Visually GuidedBehavior (3, max 9) Review of neural mech-anisms of visuo-motor coordination, andmethods for constructing models of thesemechanisms. Topics include locomotion, cog-nitive maps, looking, reaching and grasping.Prerequisite: CSCI 564.

667 Seminar in Advanced Topics in MachineLearning (2) Seminar covering the latestresults published in the field of machinelearning and the research currently ongoingat USC. Prerequisite: CSCI 567.

674ab Advanced Topics in Computer Vision(3-3) Selected topics from current activeresearch areas including image segmentation,shape analysis and object recognition, infer-ence of 3-D shape, motion analysis, knowl-edge-based system, neural nets. Prerequisite:CSCI 574 or CSCI 569.

694ab Topics in Computer Networks andDistributed Systems (3-3) Current topics innetwork and distributed systems; verbal andwritten presentation skills, effective cri-tiquing, and evaluation. Prerequisite: CSCI 551and CSCI 555.

695 Seminar in Advanced Database Sys-tems (1-4) Study of recent literature on tech-niques in database systems. Emphasis ondeveloping skills in critical reading, technicalwriting, oral presentation, and databaseimplementation techniques. Departmentalapproval is required. Prerequisite: CSCI 484 orCSCI 585.





Electrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering-SystemsHughes Aircraft ElectricalEngineering Center(213) 740-4446FAX: (213) 740-4449Email: [email protected]

Electrical Engineering-ElectrophysicsPowell Hall of Information Sciencesand Engineering 604(213) 740-4700FAX: (213) 740-8677Email: [email protected]

Co-Chairs: Robert A. Scholtz, Ph.D. (Systems);Martin Gundersen, Ph.D. (Electrophysics)

Associate Chair (Systems): Melvin Breuer,Ph.D. (Computer Science)

Associate Chair (Electrophysics): Hans H. Kuehl,Ph.D.

FacultyZohrab A. Kaprielian Dean’s Chair in Engineering:Leonard M. Silverman, Ph.D.

Lloyd F. Hunt Chair in Electrical PowerEngineering: Tsen-Chung Cheng, Sc.D.

William M. Keck Chair in Engineering: P. DanielDapkus, Ph.D.

George T. Pfleger Chair in Electrical Engineering:Robert W. Hellwarth, Ph.D. (Physics)

Charles Lee Powell Chair in Electrical Engineeringand Computer Science: Melvin Breuer, Ph.D.(Computer Science)

William M. Hogue Professorship in ElectricalEngineering: William H. Steier, Ph.D.

Northrop Assistant Professorship in ElectricalEngineering: Sandeep K. Gupta, Ph.D.

Professors: Michael Arbib, Ph.D. (ComputerScience, Neurobiology, Biomedical Engineering);Stanley P. Azen, Ph.D. (Preventive Medicineand Biomedical Engineering); George A. Bekey,Ph.D. (Computer Science and BiomedicalEngineering and Speech Science and Technology);Melvin Breuer, Ph.D.* (Computer Science);Tsen-Chung Cheng, Sc.D.; John Choma, Jr.,Ph.D.*; P. Daniel Dapkus, Ph.D.; MichelDubois, Ph.D. (Physics); Jack Feinberg, Ph.D.(Physics); Robert M. Gagliardi, Ph.D.; Jean-Luc Gaudiot, Ph.D.; Seymour Ginsburg,Ph.D. (Computer Science); Solomon W. Golomb,Ph.D. (Mathematics); Martin Gundersen,Ph.D. (Physics); Robert W. Hellwarth, Ph.D.(Physics); Ellis Horowitz, Ph.D. (ComputerScience); Kai Hwang, Ph.D. (Computer Science);Petros Ioannou, Ph.D.; Edmond Jonckheere,Ph.D.; Robert Kalaba, Ph.D. (BiomedicalEngineering and Economics and Speech Scienceand Technology); Thomas Katsouleas, Ph.D.;Chung-Chieh Kuo, Ph.D.; Hans H. Kuehl,Ph.D.*; P. Vijay Kumar, Ph.D.; RichardLeahy, Ph.D.* (Biomedical Engineering,Radiology); Anthony F. J. Levi, Ph.D.; WilliamC. Lindsey, Ph.D.; Vasilis Z. Marmarelis,Ph.D. (Biomedical Engineering); Jerry M.Mendel, Ph.D.; Ramakant Nevatia, Ph.D.(Computer Science); Chrysostomos L. Nikias,Ph.D.; George P. Papavassilopoulos, Ph.D.;Alice C. Parker, Ph.D.; V. Prasanna, Ph.D.;Aristides Requicha, Ph.D. (Computer Science);Michael J. Safonov, Ph.D.; Steven B. Sample,Ph.D.; Alexander A. Sawchuk, Ph.D.; RobertA. Scholtz, Ph.D.; John Silvester, Ph.D.;William H. Steier, Ph.D.; William G. Wagner,Ph.D. (Physics); Charles L. Weber, Ph.D.;Alan Willner, Ph.D.; Curt F. Wittig, Ph.D.(Chemistry and Physics); Stanley M. Yamashiro,Ph.D. (Biomedical Engineering); Zhen Zhang,Ph.D.

Associate Professors: Sandeep Gupta, Ph.D.;Keith Jenkins, Ph.D.; Eun Sok Kim, Ph.D.;Bart Kosko, Ph.D.; Richard Nottenburg, Ph.D.;Massoud Pedram, Ph.D.*; Timothy Pinkston,Ph.D.; Aluizio Prata, Jr., Ph.D.*; Armand R.Tanguay, Jr., Ph.D. (Materials Science)

Assistant Professors: Peter Beerel, Ph.D.; JoâoHespanha, Ph.D.; Ahmed Helmy, Ph.D.; KeithM. Chugg, Ph.D.; Christos Kyriakakis, Ph.D.;Daniel C. Lee, Ph.D.; Gerard Medioni, Ph.D.(Computer Science); Won Namgoong, Ph.D.;John O’Brien, Ph.D.; Antonio Ortega, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professors: Paul L. Feintuch, Ph.D.;Lloyd Griffiths, Ph.D.; Kirby Holte, Ph.D.;Sukhan Lee, Ph.D. (Computer Science);Virendra N. Mahajan, Ph.D.; Mostafa Shiva,Ph.D.; Trieu-Kien Truong, Ph.D.; MonteUng, Ph.D.

Adjunct Associate Professors: James Ellison,Ph.D.; Bayesteh Ghaffary, Ph.D.;Srinivasiengar Govind, Ph.D.; Alan Kost,Ph.D.; Ram C. Mukherji, M.S.; GandhiPuvvada, M.S.; Edgar Satorius, Ph.D.; KeithSoo Hoo, Ph.D.; Ali A. Zahid, M.S.

Adjunct Assistant Professors: Douglas Bender,Ph.D.; Serge Dubovitsky, Ph.D.; LuteMaleki, Ph.D.; Toyone Mayeda, M.S.

Research Professors: Elliot I. Axelbrand, Ph.D.;Milton Birnbaum, Ph.D.

Research Associate Professor: Keith L. Price,Ph.D. (Computer Science)

Senior Lecturer: Kian Kaviani, Ph.D.

Instructor in Electrical Engineering: Joe EdBaker, Engr.

Emeritus Professors: Clarence Crowell, Ph.D.(Materials Science); Murray Gershenzon, Ph.D.*(Materials Science); Kurt Lehovec, Ph.D.(Materials Science); Jack Munushian, Ph.D.;Eberhardt Rechtin, Ph.D. (Industrial andSystems Engineering and Aerospace Engineering);Irving S. Reed, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering);Jan Smit, Ph.D. (Materials Science); William G.Spitzer, Ph.D. (Physics and Materials Science);Lloyd Welch, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering);David B. Wittry, Ph.D. (Materials Science)

Emeritus Instructor: Sydney A. Wielin, B.S.


Electrical Engineering Honor Society:Eta Kappa Nu

Degree Requirements

Program GoalsThe undergraduate programs in electricalengineering have the following objectives:

(1) Graduates will have the proficiency inmathematics, science, and engineering neces-sary to apply these principles effectively tothe solution of problems encountered inmodern electrical engineering practice.

(2) Graduates will have the preparation tocompete effectively in the current world ofrapid technological innovation as well as tobecome leaders in industrial, academic andgovernmental environments.

(3) Students have the opportunity to tailortheir undergraduate plan of study to providethe preparation necessary either to embarkimmediately into professional practice or toengage in graduate level studies in suchdiverse areas as engineering, computer sci-ence, medicine, multimedia, law, business ormusic.

(4) Graduates will have the capability tomodel, analyze and design practical systemsor components to meet desired economic andtechnical requirements and specifications.

(5) Graduates will have an understanding ofthe importance of high ethical and profes-sional standards as well as the importance ofengineering issues, decisions and solutions ina global, environmental and societal context.

(6) Graduates will have the capabilities andcommunication skills to function effectivelyas individuals or as members of multidiscipli-nary teams in an environment of rapid tech-nological change and global competition.

(7) Graduates will have the background nec-essary to design and conduct laboratoryexperiments using modern, up-to-date equip-ment and techniques, and to analyze andinterpret the data.

Bachelor of Science in ElectricalEngineeringThe requirement for the degree is 131 units.A cumulative scholarship average of C (2.0) is required for: (a) all courses taken at USC;(b) all courses taken within the Departmentof Electrical Engineering; (c) all upper divi-sion courses taken within the Department ofElectrical Engineering. See also the commonrequirements for undergraduate degrees sec-tion, page 458.



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EE 301a Introduction to Linear Systems 3

EE 364 Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Electrical Engineering 3

MATH 445 Mathematics of Physics and Engineering II 4

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EE 330 Electromagnetics I 3ISE 460 Engineering Economy, orBUAD 301 Technical

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Requirements for Graduation:Engineering ElectivesAll elective courses are to be 200-level orabove. Engineering electives are to be chosenfrom the courses listed under entry-level elec-tives, areas of specialization, non-EE engineer-ing science elective and EE design electives.

Entry-Level ElectivesThe entry-level courses listed under three ofthe four following topical areas are required:

Communication, Control and SignalProcessing: EE 241 (3), EE 301b (3)

Computer Engineering: EE 102L (2), EE 357 (3)

Electromagnetics and Energy Conversion:EE 370 (3), EE 470 (3)

Electronic Devices and Circuits: EE 338 (3),EE 348L (4)

Areas of SpecializationCourses in at least one of the 13 areas of spe-cialization listed below are required:

Communication, Control and Signal ProcessingControl Systems (take 3): EE 401 (3), EE

454L (4/CD*), EE 482 (3)Systems (take 3 of 4): EE 434L (4/CD*),

EE 467x (3), EE 482 (3), EE 483 (3)Digital Signal Processing: EE 434L (3/CD*),

EE 469, EE 483 (3)Communication Networks (take 3 of 4):

EE 450 (3), EE/CS 455x (4), EE 467x (3),CS 402x (3)



Modern Communication Systems: (take 3 of4) EE 401 (3), EE 447L (4/D**), EE 450(3), EE 467x (3)

Robotics: EE 454L (4/CD*), EE 482 (3), CS 445 (3).

Computer EngineeringComputer Architecture and Organization:

EE 454L (4/CD*), EE 457x (3), EE 459L(3/CD*)

Hardware/Software (take 3 of 4): CS 402x (3),EE/CS 455x (4), EE 454L (4/CD*), EE 457x (3)

Computer Networks (take 3 of 4): CS 402x(3), EE/CS 455x (4), EE 450 (3), EE 457x (3).

Electromagnetics and Energy ConversionEnergy Conversion (take 3 of 4): EE 440 (3),

EE 442 (3), EE 443 (3), EE 444L (4/D**)Lasers: EE 471 (3), EE 472 (3), EE 473L

(3/D**).

Electronic Devices and CircuitsElectronic Circuits (take 3 of 4): EE 447L

(4/D**), EE 448 (3/D**), EE 478L(4/CD*), EE 479L (4/D**)

Integrated Circuits: EE/MS 438L (3/D**),EE 448 (3/D**), EE 477L (4/CD*).

*CD — Capstone Design Elective**D — Design Elective

Non-EE Engineering Science ElectiveAt least one elective must be a non-EE engi-neering science elective, either from the listbelow: CE 205, 225, 309, 325; CHE 472; ME201, 310, 452, 453; or others by special advi-sor approval.

EE Design ElectivesAt least three courses must be taken from thefollowing list of design courses: EE 402,434L*, 438L, 444L, 448, 447L, 454L*,459L*, 473L, 477L*, 478L*, 479L, includingone of the asterisked capstone design courses.

Bachelor of Science in ElectricalEngineering (Computers)The Bachelor of Science in ElectricalEngineering (Computers) is earned by suc-cessfully completing the normal requirementsfor the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engi-neering with the following courses chosen asEE electives: EE 454L; CSCI/EE 455x;EE 457x; EE 478L.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineeringand Computer ScienceSee the listing under Computer Engineering,page 495.

Bachelor of Science in ElectricalEngineering (Manufacturing Engineering)If a student chooses six courses (9 to 18 units)from a prescribed program, he or she maygraduate with the special designation Area ofEmphasis in Manufacturing Engineering onthe transcript. Details are given underManufacturing Engineering on page 524.


Minor in Music RecordingA minor in music recording is offered throughthe USC Thornton School of Music to provideundergraduate students with the backgroundnecessary to enter the field of recording engi-neering and to familiarize them with thedesign needs of modern recording equipment.The minor is recommended to electrical engi-neering majors with extensive musical trainingwho would like to combine their technical andmusical abilities while learning the engineer-ing applications of physical and mathematicalprinciples to the art of music recording. Seethe listing under the School of Music,page 665.

Master of Science in Electrical EngineeringA minimum grade point average of 3.0 mustbe earned on all course work applied towardthe master’s degree in electrical engineering.This average must also be achieved on all400-level and above course work attemptedat USC beyond the bachelor’s degree. Trans-fer units count as credit (CR) toward themaster’s degree and are not computed in thegrade point average.

In addition to the general requirements ofthe School of Engineering, the Master ofScience in Electrical Engineering is also sub-ject to the following requirements: (1) a totalof at least 27 units is required; (2) everycourse for graduate credit requires prior writ-ten advisor approval recorded each semesteron the study plan in the student’s depart-ment file; (3) no more than nine units at the400 level may be counted toward the degree— the remaining units must be taken at the500 or 600 level; (4) at least 18 units must betaken in electrical engineering, those not inEE are subject to written advisor approvaland must be technical in nature; (5) toachieve a degree of breadth in their program,students are encouraged to take two technicalcourses outside their area of specializationbut within EE; (6) at least 21 of the 27 unitsmust be taken in the School of Engineering;(7) units to be transferred (maximum fourwith advisor approval) must have been takenprior to taking classes at USC — interruptionof residency is not allowed.

The aerospace controls option is available as anarea of emphasis for MSEE students interestedin learning to apply innovative control tech-niques to aerospace control problems. In addi-tion to 18 approved units of electrical engineer-ing courses, students in this option will take atleast three of the following aerospace andmechanical engineering courses: ME 453Engineering Dynamics (3); AE 512 Aerody-namics of Wings and Bodies (3); AE 515abState Space for Aeronautical Engineers (3-3);AE 516ab Flight Vehicle Stability and Control(3-3); AE 525ab Engineering Analysis (3-3);ME 553ab Advanced Analytical Mechanics (3-3); AE 580 Orbital Mechanics (3).

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering(Computer Networks)Under the computer networks option stu-dents must satisfy the MSEE requirementswith the exception that only 15 units of EEare required and the following courses mustbe included in the program: EE/CSCI 450;EE/CSCI 465 or EE 549; CSCI 402; CSCI555 or CSCI 558L; CSCI 551; EE 550 or EE 555; EE 557 or EE 554. Students whocan demonstrate that they have already takenthese courses (or equivalent) may be waivedout of the requirement by memo from a fac-ulty advisor. All courses must be approved bya faculty advisor. A list of suggested electivesis available from the department office.

Master of Science in Electrical Engineering(Multimedia and Creative Technologies)See listing under Multimedia and CreativeTechnologies, page 533.


Master of Science in Electrical Engineering(VLSI Design)The Master of Science in Electrical Engi-neering (VLSI Design) is earned by success-fully completing the normal requirements forthe Master of Science in Electrical Engineer-ing, with the following additional requiredcourses: EE 533a; 577a; 577b or 533b; 552and 582. If a student chooses to take EE533b as well as EE 577b, the student mayeither count EE 533b as one of the courses forArea 2 or EE 577b as one of the courses forArea 1 or Area 3.

The students must also take three coursesfrom one of the following areas and onecourse from a second area:

Area 1: CSCI 455x, EE 577b (see above),658, 680 and 681.

Area 2: EE 448, 504L, 533b (see above), 536,537 and 630.


Area 3: CSCI 455x, CSCI 570, EE 557, 577b(see above), 597, 659, 677.

With explicit approval of a faculty advisor,EE 599 Special Topics and/or 3 units of EE590 Directed Research may be used to meetrequirements for any of the approved areas.

The remaining courses must be technicalelectives approved by the advisor, and canincluding the following: EE 501, 502, 504L,506, 532, 540, 554, 560L, 590, 601 and 677.

Bachelor of Science and Master of Sciencein Electrical EngineeringStudents who have demonstrated exceptionalacademic success have the opportunity toearn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees inan accelerated degree program. This programallows students to earn both degrees in fiveyears.

AdmissionAdmission is available to freshmen or continu-ing students enrolled in the Bachelor ofScience in Electrical Engineering program.Freshman admission requirements are: mini-mum 3.8 GPA (A = 4.0) and SAT score of 1420.Continuing students: minimum 3.5 GPA andmore than 20 units completed in residence.Applications are available from the Engineer-ing Student Affairs Office, Olin Hall 106.

Curriculum RequirementsStudents must meet all requirements for boththe Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engi-neering and Master of Science in ElectricalEngineering degrees. A total of 131 units isrequired for the Bachelor of Science degree.Undergraduate 400-level course work beyond128 units may be applied toward the Masterof Science degree. No more than nine units

at the 400 level may be counted toward mas-ter’s degree requirements. A total of 155 unitsis required for the dual degree program.Students must maintain a 3.0 grade pointaverage or higher at all times to remain in thisprogram.

Second Master’s DegreeA graduate student who already holds a mas-ter’s degree from USC or another accreditedengineering school may apply up to fourunits toward a second master’s degree withthe permission of the chair of the majordepartment. All credit, including the trans-ferred units, must be earned within sevencalendar years.

Engineer in Electrical EngineeringRequirements for the Engineer in ElectricalEngineering are the same as those listedunder Engineer Degree, except that bothareas of concentration must be in electricalengineering.

Doctor of Philosophy in ElectricalEngineeringThe Doctor of Philosophy with a major inElectrical Engineering is awarded in strictconformity with the general requirements ofthe USC Graduate School. See generalrequirements for graduate degrees.Departmental requirements for this degreeconsist of a concentrated program of studyand research and a dissertation. Each studentwishing to undertake a doctoral program mustfirst be admitted to the program and thentake the screening examination. This exami-nation will emphasize comprehension of fun-damental material in one of the 13 specializedareas of electrical engineering listed below.Listed under each area are courses offered bythe Department of Electrical Engineeringwhich will provide basic background for theexamination and partial preparation for thedissertation. Not all courses listed arerequired for preparation for the screening

examination in any specific area. Consult a separately published guide, available from the department office, for more information concerning exami-nation content and scheduling. Further guidance concerning the full completion of courses, including those given outside the department, which are

recommended for preparation for the disserta-tion, can be obtained from the faculty in eachtechnical area.

Major Fields in Electrical Engineering —ElectrophysicsStudents may major in the following fields:Electromagnetics-EE 570ab, 571ab, 572ab,573ab, 575, 576, 578, 604; Plasma Science- EE 539, 570ab, 572ab; Power and Machinery-EE 510, 511, 512, 513, 514, 521, 524, 525,526, 527, 528, 620, 621; Quantum Electronics-EE 529, 530, 531, 532, 539, 540; Solid State-EE 501, 502, 504L, 506, 507, 508, 533, 537,

601, 602, 604, 606, 607, 609; IntegratedCircuits-EE 471, 501, 504L, 506, 533, 536,537, 540, 569, 577, 585, 601, 602, 604, 605,606, 630; Optics-EE 529, 530, 531, 532, 539,540, 559, 566, 569, 589, 629ab, 642, 669.

Major Fields in Electrical Engineering — SystemsStudents may major in the following fields:Biomedical Engineering and Biomathe-matics-EE 591ab, 593; CommunicationTheory-EE 535, 538, 550, 551, 562ab, 563,564, 565ab, 566, 567, 568, 569, 583, 595, 663,664, 666, 667, 669; Computer Engineering-EE 541, 545, 547, 548, 549, 550, 552, 553,

554, 555, 557, 560, 561, 574, 577ab, 578, 582,597, 649, 650, 653, 656, 657, 658, 677, 680,681 (see program listing for the Master ofScience in Computer Engineering); Intelli-gent Systems-EE 559, CSCI 561, CSCI 574;Signal Processing-EE 522, 559, 562a, 566,569, 583, 586L, 589, 596, 668, 669, 683, 689;Systems and Controls-EE 541, 544, 553, 563,585, 586, 587, 588, 593, 684, 685.


Environmental Engineering 515

ELECTR ICAL ENGINEER ING (EE )


101 Introduction to Digital Logic (3, FaSp)Boolean algebra; number systems; binaryarithmetic; codes; gates; Boolean expressions;Boolean switching function synthesis; iterativearrays; sequential machines; state minimiza-tion; flip/flops; sequential circuits; simpleprocessors.

102L Introduction to Digital Circuits (2, FaSp) Practical digital design usingMSI/SSI TTL devices; practical aspects andspecifications, open-collector/three-state out-puts, timing and triggering; logical analyzers;finite state controllers; lab experiments; digi-tal logic simulation. Prerequisite: EE 101.

105 Introduction to Electrical Engineering(3, Sp) Gateway to the majors in ElectricalEngineering. An overview of modern electri-cal engineering: communications, computers,circuits, components, controls, electromag-netics, microelectronics; principles of com-mercial products such as FAX, modem,copier, CD-ROM, ATM networks.

202L Linear Circuits (4) Lumped circuit ele-ments; network equations; zero-input andzero-state responses; sinusoidal steady-stateanalysis; impedance; resonance; networkfunctions; power concepts; transformers;Laplace transforms. Prerequisite: PHYS 152L;corequisite: MATH 245.

241 Applied Linear Algebra for Engineering(3, FaSp) Introduction to the theory of matri-ces, vector spaces, least-squares approxima-tion and MATLAB. Applications to commu-nications, control and signal processing. Pre-requisite: MATH 126.

301ab Introduction to Linear Systems (3-3,FaSp) a: Representation and analysis of lineartime-invariant systems for the continuoustime case. Convolution, Fourier series andtransform, Laplace transform, controls andcommunications applications. Prerequisite:EE 202; corequisite: MATH 445. b: Discrete-time signals and systems, including differ-ence equations, z-transforms, discrete-timeFourier series and transforms, sampling, fil-tering, digital control and modulation; state-variable models; uncertainty. Prerequisite:EE 301a; corequisite: EE 364.

302L Physical Optics (4, Sp) Wave nature oflight, diffraction, interference, polarization,coherence, double refraction, optical activity,electro- and magneto-optics, absorption, scat-tering, dispersion, line spectra, laser phenom-ena. Lecture, 3 hours; discussion, 1 hour; lab-oratory, 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 153L orPHYS 162L.

320x Digital Media Basics for Multimedia(3, FaSp) Digital media basics for creatingmultimedia applications including analog anddigital representation, media editing, inter-face construction, CD ROM and networkdelivery. Not available for degree credit forengineering or computer science majors.Corequisite: ITP 210.

321 Introduction to Integrated Media Sys-tems (3) Fundamental principles of multime-dia signal processing; application to digitalaudio and video processing; human computerinterface considerations; immersive audio andvideo system design considerations. (Dupli-cates credit in EE 320.)

326Lx Essentials of Electrical Engineering(4) Network analysis and theorems; transientanalysis; transformers; semiconductor physicsand circuits; power amplifiers, modulationand demodulation, and pulse, digital, andswitching circuits. Introduction to instrumen-tation. Not available for credit to electricalengineering majors. Prerequisite: PHYS 152L,MATH 126.

327x Digital Electronics (3) Linear passivecircuits; pulse and digital circuits, timing;MOS and CMOS FETs; interface circuits,standards; transmission line theory of pulses;problems of high speed circuits. Not availablefor credit to electrical engineering majors.Prerequisite: EE 326Lx.

330 Electromagnetics I (3, FaSp) Basic staticand dynamic electromagnetic field theoryand applications; electrostatics, magnetostat-ics, Maxwell’s equations, energy flow, planewaves incident on planar boundaries, trans-mission lines. Prerequisite: EE 202L, MATH445, PHYS 152L.

338 Physical Electronics (3) Semiconductordevice characteristics and applications. Physi-cal models of electronic conduction in solids,p-n junctions, bipolar and field effect transis-tors and other solid state devices. Prerequisite:EE 202L, PHYS 152L.

348L Electronic Circuits (4, FaSp) Basic ana-log and digital circuit design using BipolarJunction Transistors, Field Effect Transistorsand integrated circuits. Prerequisite: EE 338.

357 Basic Organization of Computer Sys-tems (3, FaSpSm) Organization and operationof the processor, memory and I/O of a mini-computer at the machine language level;assembly language programming; data repre-sentation and computer arithmetic. Prerequi-site: EE 101, EE 102, and a high level pro-gramming language.

364 Introduction to Probability and Statis-tics for Electrical Engineering (3, FaSp) Intro-duction to concepts of randomness and uncer-tainty: probability, random variables, statistics.Applications to digital communications, signalprocessing, automatic control, computer engi-neering. Prerequisite: MATH 245.

370 Electromechanics (3) Ferromagnetismand transformers. Energy conversion in singlyand multiply excited systems. Concepts inrotating machinery analysis. Direct energyconversion. Prerequisite: EE 330.


401 Transform Theory for Engineers (3, FaSp) Complex variables, Cauchy Rie-mann conditions, contour integration andresidue theory; Fourier transform; Laplacetransform; sampling theory. Discrete time fil-ters, discrete and fast Fourier transform. Pre-requisite: EE 301a and MATH 445.

402 Design of Analog and Digital Filters (3, Fa) Frequency domain design of passiveand active analog filters. Ladder networks.Filter approximations. Z-transform tech-nique. Design and realization of IIR and FIRdigital filters. Prerequisite: EE 301a.


434L Digital Signal Processing Design Labo-ratory (4, Fa) Experiments and design pro-ject in digital signal processing (e.g., real-timeDSP, acoustics, video) including: systemsspecification, preliminary analysis, trade-offstudies, implementation, presentation. Prereq-uisite: EE 483 and departmental approval.

437 Fundamentals of Solid State (3) (Enrollin MASC 437)

438L Processing for Microelectronics (3)Applications and electrical evaluation ofselected processes used in electronic micro-fabrication. Duplicates credit in formerMASC 438L. Prerequisite: EE 338.

439 Principles of Semiconductor Processing(3) (Enroll in MASC 439)

440 Rotating Electric Machinery (3) Basicconcepts of machine performance; polyphasesynchronous and induction machines; frac-tional horsepower AC motors, self-synchro-nous motors and systems; and dynamics ofelectromechanically coupled systems. Prereq-uisite: EE 370.

441 Applied Linear Algebra for Engineering(3, FaSpSm) Introduction to linear algebraand matrix theory and their underlying con-cepts. Applications to engineering problems.Prerequisite: MATH 445.

442 Direct Energy Conversion (3) Funda-mentals of direct energy conversion methods.Principles governing conversion by chemical,thermionic, thermoelectric, nuclear, and gasdynamic processes. Prerequisite: PHYS 152L,MATH 226.

443 Introduction to Power Systems (3)Components of power systems. Analysistechniques in electrical power generationtransmission and utilization. Environmentaland economic considerations in system opera-tions and planning. Recommended preparation:EE 370.

444L Introduction to High-Efficiency PowerConversion (4) Linear and switching powerconverters and inverters; transformers, induc-tors, regulators, thermal design, power recti-fiers and transistors, filters, current limiting,overvoltage protection, integrated circuits.Laboratory. Prerequisite: EE 348L.

445 Introduction to Robotics (3) (Enroll inCSCI 445)

447L Mixed Signal Electronic Circuits (4)Application of solid-state electronic devicesto the design of linear and mixed-signal sys-tems. Laboratory experiments and projectsinvolving the design of electronic hardware.Prerequisite: EE 348L.

448 Electronic Circuits II (3) Fundamentalnetwork and semiconductor device modelingtheories applied to the design and computersimulation of wideband analog and high-speed digital integrated circuits. Prerequisite:EE 348L.

450 Introduction to Computer Networks (3)Network architectures; layered protocols, net-work service interface; local networks; long-haul networks; internal protocols; link proto-cols; addressing; routing; flow control; higherlevel protocols. Prerequisite: junior standing.

454L Introduction to Systems Design UsingMicroprocessors (4, FaSpSm) Operation andtiming of 8-bit microprocessors; design ofmicroprocessor-based systems; 16-bit micro-processors; bit sliced microprocessors. Prereq-uisite: EE 102L and EE 357.

455x Introduction to Programming SystemsDesign (4) (Enroll in CSCI 455x)

457x Computer Systems Organization (3, FaSpSm) Register transfer level machineorganization; CPU data paths and control;micro-programming; timing, simple arith-metic units; basic I/O organization; designusing register transfer languages. Not avail-able for graduate credit to computer sciencemajors. Recommended preparation: EE 357, EE 102L.

459L Senior Design Project (3, Sp) Design,implementation and test of a computer hard-ware project; architecture, I/O interfaces,application specific hardware; presentationand demonstration. Prerequisite: EE 454L orEE 457x.

460 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (3)(Enroll in CSCI 460)

464 Probability Theory for Engineers (3,FaSpSm) Axiomatic foundations of probabil-ity, random variables, Gaussian and Poissondistributions, functions of a random variable.Gaussian random vector, functions of severalrandom variables; sequences of random vari-ables. Prerequisite: EE 301a and MATH 445.

465 Probabilistic Methods in Computer Sys-tems Modeling (3, Fa) Review of probability;random variables; stochastic processes;Markov chains; and simple queueing theory.Applications to program and algorithm analy-sis; computer systems performance and relia-bility modeling. Prerequisite: MATH 407.

467x Introduction to Communication Sys-tems (3) Analog and digital communicationsystems. Modulation (AM, FM) coding,multi-plexing, noise, error rates, spectralanalysis and power. Review of satellite,HDTV, mobile and fiber-optic systems. Notavailable for degree credit to students in theCommunication Theory track in the Ph.D. inElectrical Engineering program. Prerequisite:EE 301a.

Industrial and Systems Engineering 517

469 Introduction to Digital Media Engineer-ing (3) Fundamentals of digital media repre-sentation, for audio, images and video signals.Sampling; Fourier and z-transforms; FFT; fil-ter design; image segmentation, image andvideo compression standards. Prerequisite:EE 301a or EE 321; EE 364 or MATH 407.

470 Electromagnetics II (3) Dynamic fieldtheory and elementary solutions to Maxwell’sequations. Introduction to propagation andradiation of electromagnetic fields. Prerequi-site: EE 330.

471 Applied Quantum Mechanics for Engi-neers (3) Introductory quantum mechanicsand applications. Schrodinger equation,atomic and molecular processes, time-depen-dent perturbation theory. Applications tolasers, solid state demos and gaseous devices.Prerequisite: EE 330 or graduate standing.

472 Introduction to Lasers and Laser Sys-tems (3) Electric dipole transitions; travelingwave and resonant amplifiers; laser pumpingand rate equations; threshold, frequency, andpower output of lasers; holography; lasercommunication systems.

473L Lasers and Optics Laboratory (3) Intro-ductory design/research laboratory in lasersand optics, which typically includes fiberoptics, photonics, electro-optics, optical sen-sors, optical communication, optical signalprocessing and computing. Corequisite:EE 470 or consent of instructor.

476 Chemical Engineering Materials (3, Sp)(Enroll in CHE 476)

477L MOS VLSI Circuit Design (4, Fa) Analy-sis and design of digital MOS VLSI circuitsincluding area, delay and power minimiza-tion. Laboratory assignments includingdesign, layout, extraction, simulation andautomatic synthesis. Prerequisite: EE 327 orEE 338.

478L Digital Electronic Circuit Design (4, Sp)Design of digital electronic circuits. Labora-tory experiments and an extensive term pro-ject using digital hardware. Prerequisite:EE 348L.

479L Introduction to Integrated CircuitDesign (4) Discussion of bipolar and MOSfabrication principles and IC layout guide-lines. Discussion of broadbanded bipolar IC’sand MOS circuit transient switchingresponse. Laboratory. Prerequisite: EE 348L.

482 Linear Control Systems (3, FaSpSm)Analysis of linear control systems; continuousand sampled-data systems, various stabilitycriteria; frequency response and root locuscompensation techniques. Prerequisite:EE 301a or graduate standing.

483 Introduction to Digital Signal Process-ing (3, FaSp) Fundamentals of digital signalprocessing covering: discrete time linear sys-tems, quantization, sampling, Z-transforms,Fourier transforms, FFTs and filter design.Prerequisite: EE 301a.


499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Course con-tent will be selected each semester from cur-rent developments in the field of electricalengineering.

500 Neural and Fuzzy Systems (3) Neuralnetworks and fuzzy systems, including: neu-ron structure and dynamics, unsupervisedand supervised learning, network models and architectures, network stability and learn-ing convergence. Recommended preparation:EE 464.

501 Solid State (3) (Enroll in MASC 501)

502 Advanced Solid State (3) (Enroll inMASC 502)

504L Solid State Processing and IntegratedCircuits Laboratory (3) Laboratory orientedwith lectures keyed to practical proceduresand processes. Solid-state fabrication andanalysis fundamentals; basic device construc-tion techniques. Prerequisite: BSEE.

505 Microelectronic Neural Networks andSystem Applications (3, Sp) Compact under-standing of neural network paradigms; archi-tectures and data flow for microelectronicneural processors and systems; digital-analogVLSI sensing and microrobotic control; sys-tem applications. Prerequisite: EE 483; corequi-site: EE 577a.

506 Semiconductor Physics (3) Semiconduc-tor bonds, crystallography, band structureassumptions, group theory, band structureresults, k.p. method, quantum wells, wiresand dots, superlattices, amorphous, organicsemiconductors, defects, statistics, surfaces.Prerequisite: MASC 501.

507 Magnetic and Dielectric Properties ofMaterials (3) (Enroll in MASC 507)

508 Imperfections in Solids (3) (Enroll inMASC 508)

510 Symmetrical Components (3) The the-ory of symmetrical components and their usein power system analysis; sequence imped-ances of system components; other transfor-mations and applications.

511 Transmission of Electric Power (3) Con-stants of overhead lines and cables. Mutualeffects. Analysis of transmission systems —electrical and mechanical considerations. Pre-requisite: EE 510.

515 High Voltage Technology (3) High volt-age engineering basic concepts; theoretical,design, and practical aspects of overvoltages,travelling-waves, insulation, and aging; break-down mechanisms; insulation coordination.

516 Electric Power Distribution (3, Irregu-lar) Distribution system planning, load char-acteristics, substation, primary and secondarynetworks, cables and overhead conductors,voltage regulation and capacitor application,effects of industry deregulation. Prerequisite:EE 510; recommended preparation: EE 443.

518 Semiconductor Materials for Devices(3) (Enroll in MASC 518)

519 Speech Recognition and Processing for Multimedia (3) Speech production,acoustics, perception, synthesis, compression,recognition, transmission. Coding for speech,music, and CD-quality. Feature extraction.Echo cancellation. Audio, visual synchroniza-tion. Multimedia, internet use. Prerequisite:EE 483.

520 Digital Media and Multimedia Applica-tions (3) Multimedia systems developmentusing digital media (including images, audioand video). Digital representation, artifacts,programming, use of current tools for creatingnew multimedia applications. Prerequisite:C/C++ programming experience; bachelor’sdegree in Electrical Engineering or Com-puter Science of consent of instructor.

521 Power Systems (3) Transmission lines;transients in power systems; control; stability.Special topics.

522 Immersive Audio Signal Processing (3, Sp) Fundamentals of digital audio signalprocessing, room acoustics, and psychoa-coustics. Algorithms for real-time implemen-tation of immersive audio systems for inte-grated media applications. Prerequisite:EE 301b; recommended preparation: EE 483.

524 Transients in Power Systems (3) Over-voltages during faults, voltage recovery, arc-ing faults, restrikes, theory of switchingsurges. Systems grounding, traveling waves,lightning and surge protection, insulationcoordination. Prerequisite: EE 510.

525 Power System Protection (3) Theory ofsystem and equipment protection, character-istics of relays, relay coordination, and systemconsiderations. Prerequisite: EE 510.


526 Economic Operation of Electric PowerSystems (3) Power system formulation;determination of loss coefficients and penaltyfactors; dispatch of thermal systems andpools; introduction to combined hydro-thermal dispatch; digital techniques. Prerequi-site: three courses in power area.

527 Digital Techniques in Power SystemAnalysis and Control (3) System formula-tions for digital studies. Topics in the applica-tion of computers to the planning, analysis,and control of power systems.

528 DC and AC-DC Power Systems (3) Dis-cussion of high-voltage DC transmission sys-tems. Aspects of operation, protection, con-struction, and economics of DC and parallelAC-DC operation. Prerequisite: EE 511.

529 Optics (3) Basic graduate level opticsincluding wave optics, foundations of geo-metric optics, optical elements, aberrationtheory, Hermite-Gaussian beams, multilayerstructures, and matrix techniques. Recom-mended preparation: EE 470 or graduatestanding.

530 Optical Materials, Instruments andDevices (3) Anisotropic materials anddevices; properties of metals; design and theory of selected optical instruments; prop-erties of electrooptic, acoustooptic, and spa-tial light modulators; optical detectors. Prereq-uisite: EE 529.

531 Nonlinear Optics (3) Theory of nonlin-ear optical susceptibility and application toself-focusing, harmonic generation, and para-metric interactions. Raman and Brillouin scat-tering. Coherent spectroscopy. Prerequisite:EE 470.

533ab Mixed-Signal VLSI Systems Design(a: 3, Fa; b: 3, Sp) a: Integrated-circuit fabri-cation; circuit modeling and simulation; basic and advanced operational amplifiersand comparators; switched-capacitor andcontinuous-time filters; data converters; lay-out techniques. Prerequisite: EE 447L or;corequisite: EE 577a. b: Mixed-signal VLSIdesign project; preparation of chips for fabri-cation; mixed-signal testing; current-modetechniques; nonlinear circuits; electrical andoptical inputs; low-power design. Prerequisite:EE 533a.

534 Materials Characterization (3) (Enroll inMASC 534)

535 Mobile Communications (3) The mobilecommunication channel; techniques used tocombat the channel; cellular communications;multiple-access techniques; example mobilecommunication systems. Prerequisite: EE 464;recommended preparation: EE 567 and somebackground in electromagnetics.

536 Integrated Circuit Analysis and Design(3) Development and application ofadvanced circuit theoretic concepts and com-puter-based device circuit models for thedesign of custom analog integrated circuits.Prerequisite: EE 348 or equivalent, as deter-mined by instructor.

537 Survey of Modern Solid-State Devices(3) Important semiconductor devices forpower supplies, amplifiers, controls, logic cir-cuitry, computer memory, etc. Emphasis onproperties of different types of devices nowavailable. Recommended preparation: EE 338.

538 Spread Spectrum Systems (3) Coversthe description analysis and design of SpreadSpectrum Systems in military, navigation andwireless communication applications:portable, mobile, cellular and micro-cellular(PCS), including the industry standard IS-95.Prerequisite: EE 564; recommended preparation:EE 568.

539 Engineering Quantum Mechanics (3, Fa)Quantum mechanics for engineering majorswho work with solid state devices, quantumelectronics, and photonics. Schroedingerequation, perturbation theory, electronic andoptical processes.

540 Introduction to Quantum Electronics (3)Fundamentals of light amplification; laseramplifiers and oscillators; atomic pumping;maser and laser systems; definitions of coher-ence; measurements in quantum electronics.Prerequisite: EE 470.

542 Advanced Power System Protection (3)HV and EHV Power System Protection top-ics: power line carriers, phase comparison,directional comparison, transfer trip, multi-terminal lines, breaker failure and generation.Prerequisite: EE 525.

543abL Digital Control Systems (a: 3, Fa; b: 1, Sp) a: Design, analysis, and implemen-tation of digital control systems using micro-computers; Z-transform methods; frequencydomain and state space approach; computa-tional aspects; sampling and quantization.Prerequisite: EE 482. b: Modeling of realprocesses; design and implementation of dig-ital control systems in the controls laboratory.(Duplicates credit in former EE 485abL.) Pre-requisite: EE 543a.

545 Robotics (3, FaSp) (Enroll in CSCI 545)

547 Sensing and Planning in Robotics (3, Fa) (Enroll in CSCI 547)

548 Analytical Methods in Robotics (3)(Enroll in ME 548)

549 Queueing Theory for PerformanceModeling (3, Fa) Review of Poisson andMarkov processes; Markovian and non-Markovian queueing systems; networks ofqueues; priority queueing; applications of thetheory to computer systems and communica-tion networks. Prerequisite: EE 464.

550 Design and Analysis of Computer Com-munication Networks (3, Sp) Applications ofstochastic modeling and optimization tech-niques to communication network design andanalysis. Data link control; performance mod-els; multi-access channels; routing and flowcontrol. Prerequisite: EE 450; EE 549 orEE 465.

551 Principles of Radar (3, Sp) Signal propa-gation, reflections from targets; radar equa-tion; detection of scintillating targets; resolu-tion; ambiguity functions; clutter rejection;tracking radars. Prerequisite: EE 470; corequi-site: EE 562a.

552 Logic Design and Switching Theory (3, FaSpSm) State minimization of incom-pletely specified sequential circuits; asynchro-nous sequential circuits; races; state assign-ments; combinatorial and sequential hazardsin logic circuits. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

553 Computational Solution of OptimizationProblems (3, Sp) Computer algorithms for sys-tem optimization. Search techniques, gradientmethods, parameter optimization in controlsystems. Optimization with constraints; linearand nonlinear programming. Random searchtechniques. Prerequisite: EE 441.

554 Real Time Computer Systems (3, Sp)Structure of real-time computer systems; analog signals and devices; scheduling, syn-chronization of multiprocessors; reliability,availability; serial/parallel computations; real-time operating systems and languages;design examples. Prerequisite: EE 457x andCSCI 455x.

555 Broadband Network Architectures (3, FaSp) ATM and BISDN, switch designs,high speed local, campus and metropolitanarea networks, lightwave and photonic net-works, network management techniques,applications and gigabit testbeds. Prerequisite:EE 450 and EE 465.

Industrial and Systems Engineering 519

556 Stochastic Optimization (3) Dynamicprogramming for discrete time stochasticdynamical systems, stochastic approximation,learning algorithms, stochastic stability, simu-lated annealing. Prerequisite: EE 562a.

557 Computer Systems Architecture (3, FaSpSm) Comparative studies of com-puter system components: the CPU, memory,and I/O; analytical modeling techniques toallow comparative evaluation of architectures;parallelism and supercomputers. Prerequisite:EE 457x and CSCI 455x.

558 Optical Fiber Communication Systems(3) State-of-the-art optical fiber communica-tion systems. Emphasis on optoelectronic-device and communication-systems issuesnecessary to provide high-speed and/or net-worked optical communications. Recommendedpreparation: EE 338; basic knowledge ofoptics, semiconductor, and communicationsconcepts.

559 Mathematical Pattern Recognition (3, Fa) Distribution free classification, dis-criminant functions, training algorithms;statistical classification, parametric and non-parametric techniques, potential functions;non-supervised learning. Prerequisite: EE 464;corequisite: EE 441.

560 Digital System Design-Tools and Tech-niques (3, Fa) ASIC design, FPGAs, VHDL,verilog, test benches, simulation, synthesis,timing analysis, post-synthesis simulation,FIFOs, handshaking, memory interface, PCIbus protocol, CAD tools, design lab exercises.Prerequisite: EE 457, EE 454L; recommendedpreparation: familiarity with CAD tools.

561ab Artificial Intelligence (3-3, FaSp)(Enroll in CSCI 561ab)

562ab Random Processes in Engineering (3-3, FaSpSm) a: Random vectors, sequences,and functions. Linear transformations, secondmoment theory, spectral densities, narrow-band processes, Gaussian processes, correla-tion detection, linear minimum mean squareerror estimation. Prerequisite: EE 441, EE 464.b: Orthogonal or independent incrementprocesses. Poisson processes. Nonlinear oper-ations on random processes; power-law detec-tors. Markov chains and processes; theFokker-Planck equation; level crossing prob-lems. Prerequisite: EE 562a.

563 Estimation Theory (3, Fa) Parameterestimation and state estimation techniqueincluding: least squares, BLUE, maximum-likelihood, maximum a posteriori, Kalman-prediction, Kalman-filtering and Kalmansmoothing and extended Kalman filtering.Prerequisite: EE 562a.

564 Communication Theory (3, FaSp) Ele-mentary statistical design theory with appli-cations to the design of digital communica-tions receivers and radar receivers; signaldesign in digital communications.

565ab Information Theory (a: 3, Fa; b: 3, Sp)Information measures; asymptotic equiparti-tion property; source coding theorem; noise-less coding; cryptography, channel coding the-orem; rate distortion theory; Gaussian chan-nels; multiple user source and channel theory.Prerequisite: EE 464; EE 565a before b.

566 Optical Information Processing (3, Fa)Coherent and incoherent optical transforming,imaging and two-dimensional informationprocessing systems; optical image processing,spatial frequency response and filtering; opti-cal and digital holography. Recommended prepa-ration: EE 401.

567 Communication Systems (3, Fa) Analy-sis of communication systems operating fromvery low to optical frequencies. Comparisonof modulation and detection methods. Sys-tem components description. Optimumdesign of communication systems. Prerequi-site: EE 562a.

568 Error Correcting Codes (3, Sp) Finitefield theory; linear block codes, convolutionalcodes, algebraic codes; decoding methods;examples. Prerequisite: EE 565a.

569 Introduction to Digital Image Process-ing (3, FaSp) Image sampling, 2-D imagetransform, image enhancement, geometricimage modification, morphologic processing,edge detection, texture analysis, image filter-ing and restoration. Graduate standing. Rec-ommended preparation: EE 401, EE 464.

570ab Advanced Electromagnetic Theory(3-3) Static and dynamic electromagneticfield theory; solution of scalar and vectorboundary value problems; Kirchhoff radiationtheory; geometrical optics and geometricaldiffraction theory. Prerequisite: EE 470.

571ab Microwave Networks (3-3) a: Microwave network theory for transmissionlines and waveguides, discontinuities, imped-ance transformers, resonators, multi-junctionnetworks, periodic structures, non-reciprocaland active devices. Prerequisite: EE 470.b: Parameter matrices, approximate designprocedures for distributed networks fromlumped networks, coupled lines, equivalentcoupled-line circuits, Kuroda’s identities, andcapacitance matrix transformations. Prerequi-site: EE 571a.

572ab Plasma Dynamics (3-3) Particle drifts,collision phenomena, Boltzmann and Vlasovequations, hydrodynamic equations,Coulomb interactions; waves in a cold andhot plasma, plasma oscillations, Landaudamping, hydromagnetic waves.

573ab Antenna Analysis (3-3) Analysis ofidealized antenna models, including thedyadic Green’s function, reciprocity, apertureradiation, methods of moments, geometricaland physical optics, reflectors, arrays. Prereq-uisite: EE 470.

574 Computer Vision (3, Fa) (Enroll in CSCI 574)

575 Application of Method of Moments toElectromagnetic Problems (3) Formulationsof and solutions to integral equations in elec-tromagnetic scattering and radiation prob-lems. Prerequisite: EE 570ab.

576 Analytical Techniques for Electromag-netic Theory (3) A study of analytical tech-niques commonly used in electromagnetictheory including integral transforms, asymp-totic approximations, modal expansions,series transformations, function theoreticmethods, and variational formulations. Prereq-uisite: EE 570ab.


577ab VLSI System Design (a: 3, Fa; b: 2, Sp)a: Integrated circuit fabrication; circuit simula-tion; basic device physics; simple device lay-out; structured chip design; timing; projectchip; MOS logic; system design silicon com-pilers. Prerequisite: EE 457x or corequisite:EE 552; b: VLSI design project; preparationof chips for fabrication; testing fabricatedchips; design examples; design of specificunits (e.g., buses); design techniques; testabil-ity; system integration. Prerequisite: EE 577a.

578 Reflector Antennas (3) Introduction tothe analytical and numerical techniques usedin the analysis and design of modern reflectorantenna systems, including physical optics,asymptotic techniques, shaping and feeds.Prerequisite: EE 470.

579 Graph and Combinatorial Algorithms(3) (Enroll in CSCI 579)

580 Optical Communications (3, Sp) Analy-sis and design of optical and fiber optical sys-tems; direct detection, heterodyning, lasermodulation formats; receiver analysis andfiber modeling; digital error probabilities. Pre-requisite: EE 562a.

581 Sonar Signal Processing (3, Sp) Intro-duction to sonar medium, signal, and noisemodels; systems using array processing withlarge time bandwidth product signals; arrayshading, detection, classification, analysis ofperformance. Prerequisite: EE 562a.

582 Technical Seminar on VLSI Design (1)VLSI design topics; packaging; design; multi-chip modules; field-programmable gatearrays; thermal analysis; advanced technolo-gies; fabrication; high speed circuitry; com-mercial CAD/CAE packages. GradedCR/NC. Prerequisite: EE 577a.

583 Adaptive Signal Processing (3, FaSp)Weiner filtering, linear prediction, method ofsteepest descent, stochastic gradient algo-rithms, recursive least-squares (RLS), fastRLS, RLS with systolic arrays, QRD-leastsquares methods, blind deconvolution. Pre-requisite: EE 483, EE 562a.

584 Chaotic Systems (3, Fa) Logistic map,chaotic bifurcation, strange attractors, andfractals. Conservative dynamical systems andmeasure preserving transformations. Ergodic-ity. Kolmogorov-Sinai entropy. Chaotic/stochastic realization. Chaos in feedback. Prerequisite: EE 562a.

585 Linear System Theory (3, FaSpSm)Analysis of linear dynamical systems by state-space techniques; controllability, observabil-ity, stability, passivity. Application of feed-back control and network synthesis. Prerequi-site: EE 441.

586L Advanced DSP Design Laboratory (4)Real-time adaptive signal processing designprojects using special purpose DSP proces-sors. Suitable project areas include acoustics,speech, arrays, image compression and bio-medical signal processing. Prerequisite:EE 583 or EE 569.

587 Nonlinear and Adaptive Control (3, Fa)Nonlinear systems, Lyapunov Stability, Para-meter Identification, direct and indirect adap-tive control for linear and nonlinear systems.Design analysis, stability, robustness and appli-cations. Backstepping, feedback linearization.(Duplicates credit in former EE 587 andEE 685.) Prerequisite: EE 482, EE 585.

588 Linear Quadratic Control (3, Sp) Linearsystems with quadratic cost, Riccati equa-tions, observers, Kanman-Bucy filters, separa-tion principle, discrete linear optimal controlsystems. Prerequisite: EE 585; recommendedpreparation: EE 482, EE 562a.

589 Statistical Optics (3, FaSp) Statisticalmethods in optical information processing.Interferometry, propagation, imaging with par-tially coherent light; statistics of randomlyinhomogeneous media, photon counting,holography, photographic and optical detec-tors. Prerequisite: EE 566; corequisite: EE 562a.

590 Directed Research (1-12, FaSpSm)Research leading to the master’s degree.Maximum units which may be applied to thedegree to be determined by the department.Graded CR/NC.

593 Multivariable Control (3, Fa) Feedbackperformance analysis; robustness and stabilitymargins; sensitivity; disturbance attenuation;design tradeoffs; singular value, characteristiclocus, and inverse Nyquist array designmethods. Prerequisite: EE 482 and EE 585.

594abz Master’s Thesis (2-2-0, FaSpSm) Forthe master’s degree. Credit on acceptance ofthesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.

595 Algebraic Coding Theory (3, Fa) Finitefield theory; Reed Solomon codes; algebraiccodes; algebraic decoding methods; exam-ples. Prerequisite: graduate standing.

596 Wavelets (3, Fa) The theory and applica-tion of wavelet decomposition of signals.Includes subband coding, image compres-sion, multiresolution signal processing, filter banks, and time-frequency tilings. Pre-requisite: EE 483; recommended preparation:EE 569, MATH 570a.

597 Microsystems Technology for Multime-dia (3, Fa) Microelectronics design technol-ogy covering applications, methods, efficientarchitectures, high-performance computingmodules, and integration for compact image,video, text, audio compression, processing,and transmission. Prerequisite: EE 577a.

598 Expert Systems (3) (Enroll in CSCI 598)

599 Special Topics (2-4, max 9) The coursecontent will be selected each semester toreflect current trends and developments inthe field of electrical engineering.

601 Semiconductor Devices (3) Generalizeddevice performance criteria. Charge storage,tunneling, transport and avalanche in major-ity, minority, and transferred carrier devices.Device interface phenomena. Noise; integra-tion of devices. Recommended preparation:EE 472 or EE 537.

604 Microwave Solid State Devices (3)Interactions between fields and drifting carri-ers which lead to active device operation atmicrowave frequencies. Avalanche, trans-ferred electron, and acoustoelectric oscillatorsand amplifiers; parametric interactions. Rec-ommended preparation: EE 601 or EE 537.

605 Heterojunction Materials and Devices(3) Heterojunction materials systems, hetero-junction theory, majority and minority carriertransport, carrier confinement, tunneling,quasi-electric fields, modulation doping,lasers detectors, solar cells, transistors andquantum wells. Prerequisite: EE 601.

606 Nonequilibrium Processes in Semicon-ductors (3) Photoconductivity, photovoltaic,and photomagnetic effects. Carriers lifetimeand trapping; luminescence; hot carrier andhigh field effects. Prerequisite: MASC 501.

630 Advanced Electrical Circuit Theory (3)Systematic formulation of electrical networktheory leading to generalized analysis meth-ods. Multiport networks and electricaladjoints for sensitivity analyses. Feedbackand stability theory.

642 Advanced Geometrical Optics (3) Firstorder design of optical systems; origin ofaberrations and their effects on wave propa-gation and imaging based on geometrical andphysical optics. Prerequisite: EE 529.

650 Advanced Topics in Computer Net-works (3, Irregular) Protocol modeling: flowand congestion control, dynamic routing, dis-tributed implementation; broadcast commu-nication media and multiple access protocols;local networks, satellite networks, terrestrialradio networks. Prerequisite: EE 549 andEE 550.

Information Technology Program 521

653 Multithreaded Architectures, Data-FlowComputing and Functional Programming(3, Fa) Programmability of general purposemultiprocessor systems, functional program-ming, data-flow and multithreaded comput-ers, existing prototypes, fault-toleranceissues. Prerequisite: EE 557 or departmentalapproval.

657 Parallel Processing (3, FaSp) Arrayprocessors, multiprocessors, pipeline proces-sors; data flow computers; VLSI architec-tures; parallel numerical and non-numericalalgorithms; mapping algorithms onto com-puter structures. Prerequisite: EE 557.

658 Diagnosis and Design of Reliable Digi-tal Systems (3, Fa) Fault models; test genera-tion; fault simulation; self-checking and self-testing circuits; design for testability; faulttolerant design techniques; case studies. Pre-requisite: graduate standing.

659 Interconnection Networks (3, Fa) The-ory, design and analysis of interconnectionnetworks for multiprocessor systems. Studyof direct and indirect topologies, deadlock-free routing, flow control, network interfaces,optical interconnects. Prerequisite: EE 557.

663 Satellite Communications (3) Analysisand design of communication systems thatoperate via orbiting satellites. Covers hard-ware, performance capabilities, systemdesign, and applications to today’s satellitesystems. (Duplicates credit in former CSCI592.) Prerequisite: EE 562a; recommendedpreparation: EE 567, EE 564 and a Bachelorof Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

664 Advanced Topics in CommunicationTheory (3, 2 yrs, Sp) Tracking-loop theory,digital communication system design, opti-mal analog receivers, sequential decision the-ory with applications. Prerequisite: EE 562aand EE 564.

666 Data Communication (3, Irregular)Intersymbol interference, linear and nonlinearadaptive equalization, fading and dispersivechannels diversity, AM to PM interference,spread spectrum systems. Prerequisite: EE 564.

667 Array Signal Processing (3, Sp) Beam-forming principles, monopulse and conical-scan concepts, phased arrays, synthetic multi-ple beam arrays; signal processing techniquesfor synthetic aperture formation, adaptivity,and retro-directing. Prerequisite: EE 562a.

668 VLSI Array Processors for Signal Pro-cessing (3, Irregular) Signal processing algo-rithms; applications of special purpose VLSIprocessing architecture, systolic/wavefrontarrays, VLSI DSP chips and array processorsto digital signal processing and scientificcomputation. Prerequisite: EE 483.

669 Selected Topics in Digital Image Process-ing (3, Sp) Special topics in image processingselected from the following areas: still andvideo image compression, biomedical imagingand others. Recommended preparation: EE 464.

674ab Advanced Topics in Computer Vision (3-3, Irregular) (Enroll in CSCI 674ab)

677 VLSI Architectures and Algorithms (3)VLSI models; measures of area, volume andtime; mapping algorithms; systolic arrays; areatime tradeoffs; applications to signal and imageprocessing problems. Prerequisite: EE 557.

680 Computer Aided Design of Digital Sys-tems I (3, Sp) Synthesis; partitioning; place-ment; routing of digital circuits; integratedcircuit design methods; simulation at theswitch, gate, register transfer and system lev-els. Recommended preparation: EE 577a.

681 Computer-Aided Design of Digital Sys-tems II (3) Theory and techniques for designand analysis of digital logic; specification,formal models; hardware-descriptive lan-guages; formal verification, high level syn-thesis; logic synthesis. Prerequisite: EE 557,EE 680.

683 Modern Spectral Analysis (3, Irregular)Definitions, useful concepts and applications,conventional methods, maximum likelihoodand maximum entropy methods, parametricmethods, harmonic retrieval methods, intro-duction to higher-order spectrum. Prerequisite:EE 483, EE 562a.

689 Optical Computing Systems (3, Sp) Sys-tems for analog, discrete and binary numeri-cal computations on 1-D or multidimensionaldata; matrix-vector processors; input/output;combinational and sequential logic; intercon-nections; parallel optical processors. Prerequi-site: EE 566.

690 Directed Research (1-4, max 8, FaSpSm)Laboratory study of specific problems by can-didates for the degree Engineer in ElectricalEngineering. Graded CR/NC.

790 Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research lead-ing to the doctorate. Maximum units whichmay be applied to the degree to be deter-mined by the department. Graded CR/NC.

794abcdz Doctoral Dissertation (2-2-2-2-0,FaSpSm) Credit on acceptance of disserta-tion. Graded IP/CR/NC.

EnvironmentalEngineeringKaprielian Hall 210(213) 740-0603Email: [email protected]

Director: L. Carter Wellford, Ph.D.

Associate Director: Massoud Pirbazari, Ph.D.

FacultyProfessors: Joseph Devinny, Ph.D. (Civil Engi-neering); Jiin-Jen Lee, Ph.D., P.E. (Civil Engi-


neering)*; Massoud Pirbazari, Ph.D. (Civil Engi-neering); Teh Fu Yen, Ph.D. (Civil Engineering)

Associate Professor: Ronald C. Henry, Ph.D.(Civil Engineering)

Assistant Professor: Constantinos Sioutas, Sc.D.

Adjunct Professor: Frank R. Bowerman, M.S.,P.E.


Bachelor of Science in EnvironmentalEngineeringSee listing on page 483, Civil Engineering.

Minor in Environmental EngineeringA minor in environmental engineering isoffered for undergraduate students in variousfields of engineering and natural sciences: (1) to provide them with a basic knowledgeof our environment, potential causes for itsdeterioration, methods to prevent or mitigateenvironmental hazards, and the means toimprove its quality at reasonable costs; and(2) to enhance their employment opportuni-ties in the field of environmental engineer-ing. A minimum of 20 units of coordinatedcourses is required for completion.

Prerequisite coursesCHEM 105aL-bL or CHEM 115aL-bL;MATH 125, 126 and 226 and PHYS 151L.


CE 443 Environmental Chemistry 3

CE 453 Water Quality Control 3CE 463L Water Chemistry and

Analysis 3ENE 201 Environmental

Quality Control andManagement: A GlobalApproach 4

ENE 410 Environmental FluidMechanics 3

ENE 428L Air Pollution Fundamentals, or

ENE 429 Air Pollution Control 3ENE 495 Seminars in

Environmental Engineering 1

minimum 20

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering(Environmental Engineering)See listing under Civil Engineering on page 486.

Master of Science in EnvironmentalEngineeringSee listing under Civil Engineering on page 488.

Ph.D. in Engineering (EnvironmentalEngineering)See listing under Civil Engineering on page 489.

Graduate Certificate in EnvironmentalSciences, Policy and EngineeringSustainable CitiesSee the listing under Geography on page 271.


ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER ING(ENE)

The courses indicated are expected but are notguaranteed. For the courses offered during anygiven term, consult the Schedule of Classes.

201 Environmental Quality Control andManagement: A Global Approach (4, Sp)Gateway to B.S. in Civil Engineering (Envi-ronmental Engineering), B.S., EnvironmentalEngineering, and Minor in EnvironmentalEngineering. Fundamental concepts of envi-ronmental science and engineering. Pollutioncontrol and remediation for air, water and soil.Pollution remediation for developing countries.


400 Environmental Engineering Principles(3, FaSp) Analysis of water, air, and land pol-lution, including hazardous waste and engi-neering of mitigation measures. Water andwaste water treatment analysis. Prerequisite:departmental approval.

410 Environmental Fluid Mechanics (3, FaSp)Equation of motion; continuity, momentum,energy principles; dimensional analysis, simili-tudes; groundwater flows; transports in con-duits and channels; mixing, dispersion in environments; manifold diffusers; hydraulictransients. (Duplicates credit in CE 309 andAE 309.) Prerequisite: MATH 226.

428 Air Pollution Fundamentals (3, Sp) Airpollution effects on man, vegetation, materi-als; pollutant sampling and analysis; air qual-ity standards and criteria; meteorological fac-tors and dispersion modeling. Prerequisite:senior standing.

429 Air Pollution Control (3, Fa) Emissionsurveys; engineering controls of aerosols andgaseous contaminants at emission sources,disposition of contaminants. Field trips. Pre-requisite: senior standing.

443 Environmental Chemistry (3) (Enroll inCE 443)

453 Water Quality Control (3) (Enroll inCE 453)

463L Water Chemistry and Analysis (3)(Enroll in CE 463L)

465 Water Supply and Sewerage SystemDesign (3) (Enroll in CE 465)

Information Technology Program 523

486 Solid and Hazardous Waste Engineer-ing (3, Fa) Engineering design of solid andhazardous waste facilities such as waste mini-mization, secured landfill, and hazardouswaste treatment. Prerequisite: ENE 400.

495 Seminars in Environmental Engineering(1, FaSp) Hazardous waste management,biodegradation of environmental pollutants,groundwater problems, waste minimization,energy resources, and air pollution control.

501 Waste Minimization and ResourceRecovery (3, Sm) Engineering of hazardouswaste reduction and minimization; applica-tion of material and energy resource recoveryconcepts; reduction of hazardous and nonhaz-ardous waste disposal. Prerequisite: graduatestanding.

502 Environmental and Regulatory Compli-ance (3, FaSp) Federal and state environ-mental laws; environmental impact assess-ment techniques; permitting for industrialfacility construction and operation. Prerequi-site: graduate standing.

503 Microbiology for Environmental Engi-neers (3) (Enroll in CE 503)

504 Solid Waste Management (3) (Enroll inCE 504)

505 Energy and the Environment (3, Fa)Environmental effects of energy develop-ment using fossil and fissile fuels, geother-mics, photosynthesis, and other sources.Relationship of elemental cycles to the lifesupporting systems.

506 Ecology for Environmental Engineers(3, Sp) The role of environmental engineer-ing in maintaining stability of freshwater,marine, and terrestrial ecosystems; macro-scopic plant and animal forms as indicators ofwater quality.

513L Instrumental Methods for Environ-mental Analysis (3) (Enroll in CE 513L)

514ab Advanced Sanitary EngineeringDesign (3-3) (Enroll in CE 514ab)

516 Hazardous Waste Management (3, Fa)Standards and regulations for the manage-ment of hazardous waste: identification,transportation, monitoring, storage, treat-ment, and disposal practices. Prerequisite:departmental approval.

517 Industrial and Hazardous Waste Treat-ment and Disposal (3) (Enroll in CE 517)

523 Physical Processes of EnvironmentalEngineering (3) (Enroll in CE 523)

526 Environmental Pollutants: Monitoringand Risk Assessment (3, Sp) Gaseous andparticulate air pollutants, their measurementand instrumentation methods, and theireffects on the environment and humanhealth; studies on toxicity and risk assess-ment of selected pollutants.

553 Chemical and Biological Processes inEnvironmental Engineering (3) (Enroll inCE 553)

560 Environmental Aspects of Oil and GasProduction (3, Sp) Environmental aspects ofdrilling for and producing oil and gas, and thenecessary safety practices. Attention is givento the urban areas.

563 Chemistry and Biology of NaturalWaters (3) (Enroll in CE 563)



596 Chemical Reactions in the Atmosphere(3, 2 years, Fa) Chemical reactions and scav-enging processes important in urban air pol-lution. Effects of solar irradiation on vehicleexhaust gases, oxides of nitrogen and sulfur.



Industrial and SystemsEngineeringEthel Percy AndrusGerontology Center 240(213) 740-4893FAX: (213) 740-1120Email: [email protected]

Chair: F. Stan Settles, Ph.D.

FacultyDavid Packard Chair in Engineering: StephenC-Y Lu, Ph.D. (Aerospace and MechanicalEngineering)

Professors: Ralph Keeney, Ph.D. (Informationand Operations Management); Randolph Hall,Ph.D.; Behrokh Khoshnevis, Ph.D.; F. StanSettles, Ph.D.

Associate Professors: Maged Dessouky, Ph.D.*;Najmedin Meshkati, Ph.D. (CivilEngineering); Mansour Rahimi, Ph.D.

Assistant Professors: Satish Bukkapatnam,Ph.D.; Kurt Palmer, Ph.D.

Adjunct Professors: George Friedman, Ph.D.;Michael Mann, Ph.D.

Adjunct Associate Professors: Geza P. Bottlik,Engineer; Thomas J. Higgins, Ph.D.; JeffreySmith, Ph.D.

Research Professors: Mohamed I. Dessouky,Ph.D.; Peter Will, Ph.D.

Emeritus Professors: Clinton J. Ancker, Jr.,Ph.D., P.E.; Ward Edwards, Ph.D. (Psychology);Gerald A. Fleischer, Ph.D., P.E.; Antranig V.Gafarian, Ph.D., P.E.; Homer H. Grant, M.S.;Gerald Nadler, Ph.D., P.E. (IBM Chair inEngineering Management); Eberhardt Rechtin,Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering/Systems)


Honorary SocietiesAlpha Pi MuAlpha Pi Mu is the industrial engineeringhonor society. Qualifications for election are:juniors in the upper one-fourth of their class,seniors in the upper one-third of their classand graduate students recommended by thedepartment chair. The advisor is SatishBukkapatnam, Assistant Professor, (213) 740-9549.

Omega RhoOmega Rho is the operations research honorsociety to recognize academic excellence inoperations research and encourage study ofoperations research, management science andclosely associated disciplines. Election is bynomination only during the spring semester.The advisor is Maged Dessouky, AssociateProfessor, (213) 740-4891.

Degree Requirements

Program GoalsIndustrial and Systems Engineering pro-vides a university-based framework for thepractice of industrial and systems engineer-ing. Specifically, the goals are to prepare thegraduate to:

(1) Immediately embark on a professionaland ethical practice.

(2) Achieve technical proficiency in industrialand systems engineering.

(3) Engage in a lifetime of continual learningand growth.

(4) Continually incorporate the societal andinterdisciplinary implications of alternativesin his or her professional decisions.

(5) Enter graduate study, if desired, either inindustrial and systems engineering or in relat-ed fields.

Bachelor of Science in Industrial andSystems EngineeringThe minimum requirement for the degree is 129 units. A GPA of C (2.0) or higher is required in all upper division courses in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, including any approved substitutes for these courses taken at USC. See the commonrequirements for undergraduate degrees,page 458.


ISE 105aL Introduction to Industrial and SystemsEngineering 2



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ISE 105bL Introduction toIndustrial and SystemsEngineering 1


MASC 110L Materials Science, orCHEM 105aL General Chemistry, orCHEM 115aL Advanced General

Chemistry 4MATH 126 Calculus II 4General education 4

16


ECON 203 Principles of Microeconomics 4

ISE 220 Probability Concepts in Engineering 3

ISE 232L Manufacturing Processes 3



18

594abz Master’s Thesis (2-2-0) Credit on acceptance of thesis. Graded IP/CR/NC.

Materials Science 525


CE 205 Statics 2ISE 225 Engineering Statistics 3MATH 225 Linear Algebra and

Linear DifferentialEquations 4


General education 4

17


EE 326Lx Essentials of ElectricalEngineering 4

ISE 330 Introduction to Operations Research I 3

ISE 370L Human Factors in Work Design 4

ISE 460 Engineering Economy 3General education 4

18


ISE 310L Production I: Facilities and Logistics 4

ISE 331 Introduction to Operations Research II 3

ISE 382 Introduction to Computer Systems, or

CSCI 485 File and DatabaseManagement 3

General education 4WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 3

17


ISE 410 Production II: Planning and Scheduling 3

ISE 426 Statistical Quality Control 3ISE 435 Discrete Systems

Simulation 3ACCT 410x Accounting for

Non-Business Majors 4Elective departmentally approved

technical elective 3

16


ISE 440 Work, Technology, andOrganization 3

ISE 495x Senior Design Project 4Elective departmentally approved

technical elective 3Elective departmentally approved

technical elective 3

13



Total units required for the program: 129.

Bachelor of Science in Industrial andSystems Engineering (ManufacturingEngineering)If a student chooses six courses (9 to 18 units)from a prescribed program, he or she maygraduate with the special designation Area ofEmphasis in Manufacturing Engineering on

the transcript. Details are given underManufacturing Engineering on page 524.

Minor in Engineering ManagementThis minor is designed to provide studentswho have a sound foundation in mathematicsand the sciences with tools and skills formanagerial analysis and problem solving.

Science and technology are driving signifi-cant portions of American and globaleconomies. Individuals, companies and gov-ernments are demanding products, servicesand systems, which grow more complicatedevery day. Suppliers are forced by competi-tion to provide goods and services efficientlyand economically.

Scientists and engineers are trained in scien-tific and technical subjects which form anexcellent base for building complex, techni-cal products, services and systems. But moreand more, scientists and engineers are man-aging the financial, material and humanresources required to turn abstract ideas intophysical and virtual reality, often without anyformal management training. This minor pro-vides that training, a complement to any sci-ence or technology degree.

Application ProceduresApplicants must be upper division studentsin good standing and complete the Change/Addition of Major, Minor or DegreeObjective form. The minor is not open toindustrial and systems engineering majors.

PREREQUISITES UNITS

ISE 220 Probability Concepts inEngineering (or equivalent) 3

ISE 225 Engineering Statistics I (orequivalent) 3

MATH 125 Calculus I 4MATH 126 Calculus II 4MATH 225 Linear Algebra and Linear

Differential Equations (orequivalent) 4

MATH 226 Calculus III 4


ISE 330 Introduction to OperationsResearch I 3

ISE 370L Human Factors in WorkDesign 4


ISE 460 Engineering Economy 3ISE 485 Modern Manufacturing

Systems, orBUAD 301 Technical

Entrepreneurship 3

Master of Science in Industrial and SystemsEngineeringThe Master of Science in Industrial andSystems Engineering is awarded in strict conformity with the general requirements ofthe USC School of Engineering. This pro-gram enhances the technical capabilities ofthe industrial engineer. The degree requires 30 units.


ISE 514 Advanced ProductionPlanning and Scheduling 3

ISE 515 Engineering ProjectManagement 3

ISE 561 Advanced EngineeringEconomy 3

ISE 564 Performance Analysis 3ISE 580 Advanced Concepts in

Computer Simulation 3ISE electives 9Departmentally approved electives 6

Total units: 30

Students possessing a bachelor’s degree in thephysical sciences, engineering or a relatedfield such as natural science, mathematics, oreconomics may work for the Master of Sciencein Industrial and Systems Engineering uponcompletion of prerequisites.

In certain cases some of the deficiencies maybe waived if the applicant passes qualifyingexaminations, which may be either oral orwritten.

Additional information about the require-ments for each option is available from thedepartment.


Dual Degree Program (M.S./M.B.A.)The USC Marshall School of Business inconjunction with the Department ofIndustrial and Systems Engineering offers aprogram leading to the degree of Master ofBusiness Administration/Master of Science inIndustrial and Systems Engineering.

This alternative requires 66 units for gradu-ates of industrial and systems engineeringundergraduate curricula and leads to both aMaster of Science in Industrial and SystemsEngineering and the Master of BusinessAdministration. The dual degree provides aneducation of great depth.

The total number of units required for theM.B.A. program is 48.

Required GSBA courses include: all coursesrequired in an M.B.A. core program —although GSBA 524 Applied ManagerialStatistics and GSBA 534 OperationsManagement may be substituted by electivesin the Marshall School of Business on thebasis of successful completion of ISE 220,ISE 225 and CS 455x with grades of B or better and graduate business electives suffi-cient to bring the total units completed in the Marshall School of Business to at least 48.

School of EngineeringREQUIRED COURSES (MINIMUM 18 UNITS)

ISE 514 Advanced ProductionPlanning and Scheduling 3

ISE 515 Engineering ProjectManagement 3

ISE 561 Advanced EngineeringEconomy 3

ISE 564 Performance Analysis 3ISE 580 Advanced Concepts in

Computer Simulation 3Elective Chosen with advisor

approval 3

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Engineer in Industrial and SystemsEngineeringRequirements for the Engineer in Industrialand Systems Engineering are the same as setforth in the general requirements.

Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial andSystems EngineeringThe degree Doctor of Philosophy in industri-al and systems engineering is also offered.See general requirements for graduatedegrees.

Engineering Management ProgramEthel Percy AndrusGerontology Center 240(213) 740-7549

This program is designed primarily, but notexclusively, for graduate engineers whosecareer objectives lead to increasing technicalmanagement responsibilities. Students inter-ested in the engineering management objec-tives may also want to consider the M.S.,Industrial and Systems Engineering/M.B.A.dual degree program.

ISE 440 Work, Technology, and Organization 3

Mechanical Engineering 527

Master of Science in EngineeringManagementA total of 30 units is required for the degree.A minimum of 18 units must be taken in the Industrial and Systems EngineeringDepartment. Eighteen units must be at the500 level or above.

Applicants to the program are expected tohave a degree in either engineering or thesciences with undergraduate course work inmicroeconomics and probability. Admittedstudents who do not meet the course workrequirements will be assigned courses tocomplete the deficiencies.


GSBA 518 Accounting Control Systems 3

GSBA 543 Managerial Perspectives 3IOM 533 Information Systems

Analysis 3ISE 460 Engineering Economy 3ISE 515 Engineering Project

Management 3ISE 530 Introduction to

Operations Research 3ISE 545 Technology Development

and Implementation 3ISE 564 Performance Analysis 3Electives 6

30

Master of Science in Operations ResearchEngineeringEthel Percy AndrusGerontology Center 240(213) 740-4891

Program Coordinator: Maged Dessouky, Ph.D.

The Master of Science in OperationsResearch Engineering is conferred uponcandidates who hold bachelor’s degrees inengineering, mathematics, science or relatedfields who successfully complete an inte-grated program (with departmental approvalin advance) of not less than 30 units. Theprogram must include not less than 21 unitsof industrial and systems engineering cours-es related to operations research and 9 unitsof approved electives. Students will berequired to make up deficiencies in mathe-matics and statistics. Additional courses orexaminations may be required at the discre-tion of the department before full admissionto the program. The General Test of theGraduate Record Examinations (GRE) isrequired. Additional information is availablefrom the department.


ISE 520 Optimization: Theory and Algorithms 3

ISE 532 Network Flows 3ISE 536 Linear Programming

and Extensions 3ISE 538 Elements of Stochastic

Processes 3ISE 580 Advanced Concepts in

Computer Simulation

Select at least two of the following four courses:ISE 513 Inventory Control (3)ISE 514 Advanced Production

Planning and Scheduling (3)ISE 516 Facilities Location and

Layout (3)ISE 527 Advanced Quality

Control (3) 6

400- or 500-level computer science course, approved by faculty advisor 3

Two electives, approved by faculty advisor 6

30


INDUSTR IAL AND SYSTEMSENGINEER ING ( ISE )


105abL Introduction to Industrial and Sys-tems Engineering (2-1, a: Fa; b: Sp) Gatewayto the bachelor of science in industrial andsystems engineering. A combination of planttours, laboratory experiences, and lecture areused to introduce the philosophy, subjectmatter, aims, goals, and techniques of indus-trial and systems engineering.

107 Technical Communications (3, FaSp)Written, oral, and visual communication of industrial/systems engineering. Formatsand strategies for written documents; instruc-tion and practice in oral presentations; waysto represent data visually. Prerequisite: WRIT 140.


220 Probability Concepts in Engineering (3, FaSp) Techniques for handling uncertain-ties in engineering design: discrete and continuous random variables; expectations,probability distributions and transformationsof random variables; limit theorems; approxi-mations and applications. Corequisite: MATH 226.

225 Engineering Statistics I (3, FaSp) Sam-pling distributions; parameter estimation,hypothesis testing; analysis of variance;regression; nonparametric statistics. Prerequi-site: ISE 220.

232L Manufacturing Processes (3, Fa) Basicmanufacturing processes including casting,machining, forming and welding; currenttrends in manufacturing processes includingpolymer, ceramic and composite material pro-cessing, and electronic device fabrication; intro-duction to numerical control and computerintegrated manufacturing. Prerequisite: MASC110L or CHEM 105aL or CHEM 115aL.

310L Production I: Facilities and Logistics (4, Sp) Facilities layout and design; materialhandling and transportation; site selectionand sourcing; supply chain management. Pre-requisite: ISE 330, ISE 460; corequisite:ISE 331.

330 Introduction to Operations Research I(3, Fa) Introduction to linear programming;transportation and assignment problems;dynamic programming; deterministic inven-tory models and Markov chains. Prerequisite:MATH 225.

331 Introduction to Operations Research II(3, Sp) Stochastic processes; Markov chains;queueing theory and queueing decision mod-els; probabilistic inventory models; PERT-CPM; simulation and output analysis. Prereq-uisite: ISE 220, ISE 330.

370L Human Factors in Work Design (4, Fa)Physiological systems and psychological char-acteristics; ergonomics; anthropometry;effects of the physical environment onhumans; occupational safety and health; workmethods. Prerequisite: ISE 225.

382 Introduction to Computer Systems (3, Sp) Fundamental concepts of moderncomputer systems; design of industrial infor-mation systems including hardware selection,software design, human/machine interface,and data processing economics. Prerequisite:CSCI 101L.


410 Production II: Planning and Scheduling(3, Fa) Production planning, forecasting,scheduling, and inventory; computer inte-grated decision systems in analysis and con-trol of production systems. Prerequisite: ISE330, ISE 310L.

415 Industrial Automation (3) Traditional(automobile) and modern (computer based)concepts in Industrial Automation. Computercontrol concepts (sensors, actuators), robotics,flexible manufacturing systems. Prerequisite:senior level status.

426 Statistical Quality Control (3, Fa) Quan-titative aspects of statistical quality control(process control, acceptance sampling byattribute and by variable, rectifying inspec-tion), quality assurance and the managementof QC/QA functions. Prerequisite: ISE 225.

435 Discrete Systems Simulation (3, FaSp)Model design to simulate discrete event sys-tems with basic input and output analysisusing high order languages, applied to indus-trial systems analysis and design problems.Prerequisite: ISE 220, CSCI 101L; corequisite:ISE 225.

440 Work, Technology, and Organization (3, Sp) Impact of technology on work andorganizational design; effects of automation;design of improvement programs; informa-tion infrastructures; teams; individual behav-ioral outcomes. Prerequisite: senior level stand-ing in Engineering.

457 Modeling of Manufacturing Systems(3, Sp) Methodologies and tools for design,operations planning, and control, and perfor-mance analysis of production systems. Rolesof optimization, analytical evaluation, andsimulation are discussed and demonstrated.Prerequisite: ISE 220; CSCI 101L; MATH 225,MATH 226.

460 Engineering Economy (3, FaSp) Utiliz-ing principles of economic analysis for choiceof engineering alternatives and engineeringsystems. Pre-tax and after-tax economy stud-ies. (Duplicates credit in former ISE 360.)Prerequisite: upper division standing.

485 Modern Manufacturing Systems (3, Fa)Roles of manufacturing enterprises in society,economy, and environment; their resources,related challenges, and problems; tools andtechnologies for their design, operation, andanalysis. (Duplicates credit in former ISE250.) Prerequisite: junior standing.

490x Directed Research (2-8, max 8, FaSp)Individual research and readings. Not avail-able for graduate credit. Prerequisite: depart-mental approval.

495x Senior Design Project (4, Sp) Groupwork on an industrial engineering designproblem in an organization. Not available forgraduate credit. Prerequisite: senior standing inISE.

498x Foundations of Industrial and SystemsEngineering (4, Fa) Review of industrialengineering fundamentals, covering humanfactors, work analysis, facility layout, and pro-duction planning and control. Not availablefor credit to industrial and systems engineer-ing majors, graduate or undergraduate, or forgraduate credit to engineering management,manufacturing engineering, and operationsresearch engineering majors.

499 Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Course con-tent to be selected each semester from recentdevelopments in industrial and systems engi-neering and related fields.

511L Computer Aided Manufacturing (3, Sp) Modern industrial automation, numer-ical control concepts, programmable con-trollers, robotics, computer-process interfac-ing, automated process and quality control,flexible manufacturing systems, introductionto computer-integrated manufacturingsystems.

513 Inventory Systems (3, Sp) Deterministicand stochastic demand systems withstatic/dynamic models. Practice in inventorymanagement, computerized procedures,materials requirements planning, just-in-timeproduction, Kanban systems.

514 Advanced Production Planning andScheduling (3, Fa) Advanced concepts in pro-duction planning and scheduling includingresource allocation, lot sizing, flow shop andjob shop scheduling, workforce schedulingand assembly line balancing. Recommendedpreparation: prior knowledge of operationsresearch and probability theory.

515 Engineering Project Management (3, FaSp) Applying industrial and systemsengineering skills to problems drawn fromindustry, while working in teams of 3-4 stu-dents. Teach project management skills andprovide direct experience in managing andexecuting a group project.

516 Facilities Location and Layout (3, Sp)Problems of location and layout for single ormultiple facilities; applications in plant, ware-house, emergency service contexts; quantita-tive models and solution techniques for theseproblems.


517 The Modern Manufacturing EnterpriseSystem (3, Fa) Study of various aspects ofintegrated manufacturing enterprises includ-ing management, design and productionfunctions, interfaces and related resourcesand information systems. Recommended prepa-ration: manufacturing processes, probability,statistics, computer programming.

520 Optimization: Theory and Algorithms(3, Sp) Conditions for optimality. Nonlinearprogramming algorithms for constrained andunconstrained problems. Special problemssuch as quadratic, separable, fractional, geo-metric programming. Prerequisite: MATH 225or EE 441, or departmental approval.

525 Intermediate Engineering Statistics II(3, Fa) Intermediate statistical methods indesign of experiments; analysis of varianceand hypothesis testing.

527 Advanced Quality Control (3, Fa)Advanced topics in the economic design anduse of acceptance sampling and control chart-ing; applications of modern statistical theoryin the quality assurance.

528 Advanced Statistical Aspects of Engi-neering Reliability (3, Sp) Advanced statisti-cal methods applied to reliability engineer-ing. Experimental design analysis and inter-pretation of multifactor reliability problems.

530 Introduction to Operations Research (3, SpSm) Linear programming, integer pro-gramming, transportation and assignmentproblems, networks, dynamic programming,Markovian models, and queueing. Prerequi-site: MATH 225, ISE 220.

532 Network Flows (3, Sp) Tree, path, flowproblems, formulation and solution tech-niques. Methods for minimal cost flows.Applications. Prerequisite: ISE 330 or ISE 536or departmental approval.

535 Continuous Systems Simulation (3, Sp)Analysis of continuous systems via simula-tion; concepts of combined discrete and con-tinuous system modeling; emphasis on simu-lation of large-scale industrial and systemsengineering problems and related physicalsystems.

536 Linear Programming and Extensions (3, Sp) Linear programming models forresource allocation; simplex and revised sim-plex methods; duality; sensitivity; transporta-tion problems; selected extensions to largescale, multiobjective, and special structuredmodels. Prerequisite: MATH 225 or EE 441 ordepartmental approval.

538 Elements of Stochastic Processes (3, Sp)Random variables, stochastic processes, birth-and-death processes, continuous and discretetime Markov chains with finite and infinitenumber of states, renewal phenomena,queueing systems.

540 Advanced Topics in Work Measurementand Methods Analysis (3, Fa) Derivationand application of standards and the analysisand design of human work tasks. Review anddiscussion of literature.

541 Systems Engineering Methodology (3, Fa) Integration of engineering problemsolving methodologies based on systems con-cepts. Application to complex, large scaletechnical systems and problems faced byengineering managers. Case studies. Prerequi-site: ISE 515.

544 Management of Engineering Teams (3, Sp) Design and management of engineer-ing teams. Group decision-making, motiva-tion, leadership, infrastructural requirements,performance measurement, team diversity,conflict, and integration.

545 Technology Development and Imple-mentation (3, Sp) Principles and practices oftechnology development and implementa-tion, with application to products and systemsin manufacturing and services.

549ab Systems Architecting (3-3, Fa) (Enrollin AE 549ab)

550 The Political Process in Systems Archi-tecture Design (3, Fa) Exploration and analy-sis of the intimate interaction between thepolitical process and the engineering designprocess in high-tech, high-cost programs.“Designing the politics in.” Prerequisite: under-graduate degree in engineering or related fieldplus two years of work experience.

561 Advanced Engineering Economy (3, Sp)Advanced topics. Economic evaluations ofengineering systems for both governmentand private industry; quantitative techniquesfor evaluating non-monetary consequences;formal treatment of risk and uncertainty. Pre-requisite: ISE 460.

562 Value and Decision Theory (3, Fa) Deci-sion making under risk conditions; utility the-ory; sufficient statistics; conjugate prior distri-butions; terminal and pre-posterior analysis;Bayesian statistics versus classical statistics.

564 Performance Analysis (3, Sp) Measure-ment systems for performance analysis.Determination of performance metrics, ana-lytical models, case studies. Cross-industrycomparisons, measures for manufacturing andservice systems, information and knowledgeworkers.

570 Human Factors in Engineering (3, Fa)Psychological and physiological characteris-tics of humans; how they limit engineeringdesign of machines and human-machine systems.

573 Work Physiology (3) Survey of meta-bolic processes in the performance of physi-cal work, study of individual and environ-mental factors affecting these processes.

574 Cognitive Engineering (3, Sp) Design ofcomplex automated systems based on currentmodels of human cognition, skill acquisition,and skill use. Skill levels, user learning, func-tional allocation considered.

580 Advanced Concepts in Computer Simu-lation (3, Sp) Coverage of various stages ofsimulation processes using a project and casestudy oriented approach; an introduction toavailable simulation tools and modern simula-tion concepts. Prerequisite: ISE 220, ISE 325,ISE 435.

582 Information Technology for IndustrialEngineering (3, Fa) Basic functional under-standing of object oriented modeling; data-base systems; enterprise information; and dis-tributed systems. Prerequisite: ISE 382.

585 Strategic Management of Technology(3, Sp) Management skills and tools for tech-nology intensive enterprises. Life cycleanalysis of technology from planning throughexploitation, obsolescence and renewal.

590 Directed Research (1-12) Research lead-ing to the master’s degree; maximum unitswhich may be applied to the degree to bedetermined by the department. GradedCR/NC.


599 Special Topics (2-4, max 9, Fa) Coursecontent will be selected each semester toreflect current trends and developments in the field of industrial and systems engineering.

650abcd Seminar in Industrial Engineering(1/2, 1/2, 1/2, 1/2, FaSp) Reports on currentdepartmental research; review of papers, pro-posals, and special projects; guest speakers.Required of all students enrolled in Ph.D. program.


690 Directed Research (1-4, max 8, FaSpSm)Laboratory study of specific problems by can-didates for the degree Engineer in Industrialand Systems Engineering. Graded CR/NC.

790 Research (1-12, FaSpSm) Research lead-ing to the doctorate. Maximum units whichmay be applied to the degree to be deter-mined by the department. Graded CR/NC.


InformationTechnology ProgramOlin Hall 412(213) 740-4542Email: [email protected]

Director: Kelly Goulis, M.S.

Instructors: Nitin Kale, M.S.; Rebecca Mundy,M.S.; George O. Petrovay, M.S.; Mary Pruitt,M.S.; Richard Vawter, M.S.; Richard Wainess,M.S.; Barbara Yin, Ph.D.

All ITP courses are open to non-engineeringmajors. The “x” designation indicates thatengineering students require prior depart-mental approval to count 100-level and aboveITP courses for major credit.


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYPROGRAM ( I TP )


010x Supporting Microsoft Windows 95 (2, FaSpSm) Installing, configuring, customiz-ing, optimizing, administrating, and trou-bleshooting Windows 95. Networking issuessuch as integrating and messaging. Prerequi-site: extensive experience with Windows ver-sion 3.x. Not available for degree credit.Graded CR/NC.

011x Supporting Microsoft Windows NT (2, FaSpSm) Configuring, customizing, opti-mizing, integrating, and troubleshootingMicrosoft Windows NT operating system.Interoperating with IPX and TCP/IP. Notavailable for degree credit. Graded CR/NC.Prerequisite: extensive knowledge of Windowsand network concepts.

012x Supporting Microsoft Windows NTServer (2, FaSpSm) Installing, configuring,and supporting the Microsoft Windows NTServer operating system in local and widearea network (WAN) environments. Notavailable for degree credit. Graded CR/NC.Prerequisite: ITP 011x.

013x Windows Architecture for Developers(2, FaSpSm) Architecture and services of theMicrosoft Windows operating systems.Development of solutions for current Win-dows platforms. Graded CR/NC. Not avail-able for degree credit.

014x Supporting Microsoft Internet Infor-mation Server (1) Overview of installing,configuring, and supporting Internet Infor-mation Server. Support for FTP, Gopher,WWW, and WAIS. Implementing and plan-ning a complete internet site. GradedCR/NC.

015x System Administration for MicrosoftSQL Server (2) Installing, configuring, admin-istering, and troubleshooting Microsoft SQLServer. Hands-on laboratories managing useraccounts, login security, database permis-sions, and backing up and restoring a data-base. Graded CR/NC.

016x Networking Essentials (1, FaSpSm)Basic concepts of local area networks, WANs,data communications, and connectivity. Net-work protocols, media types, network architec-ture, topologies, cabling, and transmission. Notavailable for degree credit. Graded CR/NC.

017x Internetworking Microsoft TCP/IP (2, FaSpSm) Setting up, configuring, using,and supporting Transmission Control Proto-col/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Win-dows environment. (Duplicates credit in for-mer ITP 076x.) Not available for degreecredit. Prerequisite: ITP 011x.

018x Core Technologies of MicrosoftExchange Server (2, FaSpSm) Administrationof Microsoft Exchange in a single-site or mul-tiple-site environment; integration with Nov-ell, Outlook, and Lotus email. GradedCR/NC. Not available for degree credit. Pre-requisite: ITP 011x.

022x Word Processing Using MicrosoftWord (1) Overview of word processing andbasic microcomputer operations usingMicrosoft Word. Basic document creation,editing, formatting, and printing. Spell-checking, document merging, searching, andreplacing. Not available for degree credit.Graded CR/NC.

031x Introduction to Microsoft Excel (1)Spreadsheet applications on microcomputersusing Microsoft Excel; fundamentals of prob-lem solving and data analysis using a widevariety of spreadsheet features. Not availablefor degree credit. Graded CR/NC.

042x Introduction to Microsoft Windows (1)Practical knowledge and insight into Windowsand software using character and graphicalbased applications and multitasking. Installa-tion, configuration, and optimization. Notavailable for degree credit. Graded CR/NC.

043x The Internet (2, FaSp) Overview of theInternet, effective searching techniques, con-nection protocols; use of email, newsgroup,real-time chat, World Wide Web. Internetsecurity and server issues. Not available fordegree credit. Graded CR/NC.

046x Introduction to Web Publishing (1, FaSp) Overview of HTML and CGIScript languages to publish static and interac-tive homepages on the World Wide Webusing browsers and appropriate tools. Notavailable for degree credit. Graded CR/NC.


050x Microsoft Power Point (1, FaSpSm)Overview of how to create professional andcolorful screen presentations, overhead trans-parencies, outlines and 35 mm slides using apresentation graphics program. Not availablefor degree credit. Graded CR/NC.

065x Microsoft Access (1, FaSpSm)Microsoft Access will allow students to learnhow to plan, define, create, and modify adatabase in the Windows environment. Notavailable for degree credit. Graded CR/NC.

068x Introduction to MATLAB (2, FaSpSm)Fundamentals of MATLAB: a high-perfor-mance numeric computation and visualiza-tion environment. Overview of linear alge-bra and matrix manipulation; using 2-D and3-D plotting routines; programming inMATLAB; basic numerical analysis. Notavailable for degree credit. Graded CR/NC.Recommended preparation: MATH 118x orMATH 125.

072x Networking Technologies (1, FaSpSm)Basic concepts of data communications, net-working, and connectivity. Data translation;data transmission; network structures; low-layer, IEEE 802, and super-layer communica-tion protocols. Not available for degreecredit. Graded CR/NC.

073x NetWare Service and Support (2, FaSpSm) Installing, maintaining, trou-bleshooting NetWare networks. Hands-onlaboratories on network adapter configura-tions, network cabling, disk expansion, trou-bleshooting techniques, and common net-work problems. Not available for degreecredit. Graded CR/NC.

077x NetWare NFS (1, FaSpSm) Installationof configuration of NetWare NFS software.The mounting of remote file systems anddirectories from UNIX clients. Sharing ofNetWare printers with UNIX clients. Notavailable for degree credit. Graded CR/NC.Prerequisite: ITP 074x, ITP 076x.

078x NetWare 3.1x Installation and Config-uration Workshop (1, FaSpSm) Overview ofinstalling and configuring the NetWare 3.1xnetwork operating system, upgrading fromNetWare 3.11 to 3.1x, and installing DOSclient software. Not available for degreecredit. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: ITP 075x.

079x Printing with NetWare (1, FaSpSm)Managing and configuring Novell NetWareprinting. Hands-on experience configuringworkstations, customizing print jobs, settingup print servers and queues, and establishingremote printing. Not available for degreecredit. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: ITP 074xand ITP 084x.

084x NetWare Administration (2, FaSpSm)Basic management of the Novell networkoperating system. Also covers advancedadministration topics. Not available fordegree credit. Graded CR/NC. Duplicatescredit in former ITP 085x.

090x Introduction to Adobe Photoshop (2, FaSpSm) Basic concepts of colors; colorcalibration tools; scanning, importing andexporting images; painting, editing, fill, andtype tools; using layers, masks, filters, andcolor correction. Not available for degreecredit. Graded CR/NC.

091x Intermediate Adobe Photoshop (2, FaSpSm) Advanced use of layers, layermasks, channels, and filters to create specialeffects. Not available for degree credit.Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: ITP 090x.

093x Introduction to Adobe Illustrator (2, FaSpSm) Basic concepts of drawing paths,selection tools, painting, type, transformationtools, filters and graphs. Not available fordegree credit. Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite:ITP 042x.

095x Introduction to Adobe Premiere (2, FaSpSm) Basic concepts of importingimages, video and sound, tracks, editing, pre-viewing, transitions, filters, motion settings,superimposing, titles, special effects andexporting. Not available for degree credit.Graded CR/NC. Prerequisite: ITP 042x.

100x Information Technology for Business(2, FaSp) Introduction to current operatingsystems and architecture; survey of the latestuses of applications software in business; net-working concepts, programming languagesand fundamentals of programming.

101x Introduction to Information Technol-ogy (4, FaSpSm) Introduction to computerhardware, operating systems, networks, pro-gramming. Survey of application software inbusiness and industry. Computer issues inthe work place and society.

102x Introduction to BASIC Programming(2, FaSpSm) Fundamental concepts of pro-gramming using minimal BASIC. A structuralapproach to problem solving emphasizingbusiness applications. Prerequisite: high schoolalgebra.

103x Introduction to FORTRAN Program-ming (2) Algorithmic approach to problemsolving; fundamentals of Structured FOR-TRAN 77; numerical solutions with DOloops and IF statements; formatted I/O; one-dimensional arrays; functions and subrou-tines. Prerequisite: high school algebra.

104x Internet Technologies (2, FaSp) Surveyof Internet protocols, networking, services,browsers, search engines. Basic Web author-ing using HTML and JavaScript. Web pagestyle and design, multimedia, performanceissues and ethics. Prerequisite: ITP 100 or ITP101 or ITP 105.

105x Introduction to Computer Technolo-gies and Applications (2, FaSp) The courseoffers a primer in computer technologies andapplications essential to academic and careersuccess. Not available for major credit toengineering majors.

106 Information Literacy and TechnologyIssues (2, FaSp) A basic course in researchand electronic information retrieval, includingevaluative procedures and ethical issues.

109x Introduction to Java Programming (2, Sp) Fundamental concepts of object ori-ented programming in a multi-threaded envi-ronment. Creation of interactive WWWapplets, featuring animations, sounds andimages. Prerequisite: ITP 110x.

110x Introduction to C Programming (2)Fundamentals of C; a survey of C compilers;the role of C in developing Unix and otheroperating systems. Prerequisite: knowledge ofa higher-level language.

150x Introduction to Visual BASIC (2, FaSp)This course provides students with no previ-ous programming experience with the basicsfor and creating their own interactive win-dows applications using visual programmingtechniques. Prerequisite: high school algebra.

165x Introduction to C++ Programming (2, Fa) Fundamentals of C++ syntax andsemantics, including function prototypes,overloading, memory management, abstractdata types, object creation, pointers to classmembers, and I/O streams. Prerequisite: anyhigh-level programming language.

201x Microcomputer Applications (2, FaSp)Advanced applications for microcomputersincluding database management, statisticaldata analyses, and statistics. Prerequisite: ITP100x or ITP 101x.

203x Advanced Programming with Engi-neering Applications (3) Multidimensionalarrays; linear systems; numerical solutions ofnonlinear equations; polynomials and inte-grals; computer graphics and other relatedtopics (e.g., simulations) Not available forcredit to CSCI or EE majors. Prerequisite: ITP103x or ITP 105x or ITP 110x, MATH 125.


210x Multimedia Applications for Windows(2, Fa) Focuses on creating powerful presen-tations with affordable multimedia hardwareand software; integrates sound, video and ani-mation into windowing environment. Prereq-uisite: ITP 101x or ITP 201x.

211x Multimedia Authoring (2, FaSpSm)Overview of multimedia authoring tools;integrating audio/graphics/video to createinteractive multimedia using MultimediaAuthoring Tools. Introduction to Object Ori-ented Lingo (OOL); working with Shock-wave to create interactive web pages. Recom-mended preparation: ITP 210, any high levelprogramming language.

215x 3D Modeling, Animation, Composit-ing and Special Effects (2, FaSpSm)Overview of developing a 3D animation:from modeling to rendering. Basics of surfac-ing, lighting, animation and modeling tech-niques. Advanced topics: compositing, parti-cle systems, and character animation. Prereq-uisite: knowledge of any 2D paint, drawing orCAD program.

220x Video Editing and Effects for Multi-media, the Web, and Broadcast (2, FaSpSm)Techniques for digital, non-linear video edit-ing and compositing. Special video effects,rendering and compression for multimedia,the Web, and Broadcast. Recommended preparation: general PC-based computerproficiency.

225x The UNIX System (2) UNIX systemconcepts; the Shell command language; utili-ties, editors, file structure, and text format-ters. C Shell, Bourne Shell, and the awk pro-gramming language. Prerequisite: ITP 101x.

250x Building Client/Server Applications (2)Fundamentals of Client/Server architectureand development tools; hands-on laboratoriesusing Visual Basic, ODBC, and SQL ServerDatabase Engines; overview of network oper-ating systems.

265x Advanced C++ and Java Application(2, SpSm) Advanced application program-ming techniques using C++ and Java in anintegrated visual development environmentwith foundation classes, database connectiv-ity and client/server architecture. Prerequisite:ITP 109 or ITP 165 or CSCI 101L.

315x Applications for 3D Special Effectsand Character Animation (2) This advanced3D animation course explores applications forvarious special effects processes, focusing onthe use of particle systems, texture mapping,character and facial animation, and live actioncompositing. Prerequisite: ITP 215x.

320x Enterprise Wide Information Systems(2, FaSpSm) The role that Information Sys-tems play in an organization and the chal-lenging task of implementing and managingthe IS function are both examined in detail.Prerequisite: ITP 101x.

321x Programming Enterprise Wide Infor-mation Systems (2, FaSpSm) Programmingenterprise applications using ABAP/4. Topicsinclude: ABAP/4 Development Workbench,Data Dictionary, Subroutines and Functions,database tables, data objects, and designingreports. Prerequisite: ITP 320.

411x Interactive Multimedia Production (3, FaSpSm) Interactive multimedia titledevelopment cycle. Programming a time-based authoring tool; design, develop, anddeliver a multimedia title on the Web andstate-of-the-art storage media. Prerequisite:proficiency in object-oriented programming.

413x Interactive Web Development(4, FaSpSm) Covers most technical aspects ofproducing interactive online Web pages onthe World Wide Web, through the use ofdevelopment tools for publishing. Prerequisite:JOUR 412 or working knowledge of HTML.

454x Enterprise Resource Planning, Design,and Implementation (3, FaSp) An in-depthlook at the process and requirements neces-sary to implement an Enterprise ResourcePlanning System (ERP). Students will set upa server system, implement an ERP system,then transfer and configure a database for acase company. Prerequisite: ITP 320x; corequi-site: ACCT 454.

499x Special Topics (2-4, max 8) Recentdevelopments in computers and dataprocessing.

555 Functionality of Enterprise ResourcePlanning Systems (1, FaSp) The functional-ity of Enterprise Resource Planning Systems(ERPs); the methods of implementation andthe integration of information throughout anorganization are discussed and analyzed. Con-current enrollment: ACCT 555; recommendedpreparation: ACCT 547 or GSBA 530.

ManufacturingEngineeringEthel Percy AndrusGerontology Center 240(213) 740-4893FAX: (213) 740-1120Email: [email protected]

Program Director: B. Khoshnevis, Ph.D.

Undergraduate Area of Emphasis inManufacturing EngineeringThis program has been created in response tothe national need to train more engineerswho are knowledgeable in contemporarymanufacturing. An area of emphasis in manu-facturing engineering is available to B.S. stu-dents in the Departments of Chemical Engi-neering, Computer Science, Electrical Engi-neering, Industrial and Systems Engineeringand Mechanical Engineering. This area ofemphasis (so designated on the student’stranscript) requires the completion of sixcourses (9 to 18 units) beyond the normaldepartment requirements. The program provides for a common core of courses and awide selection of electives, depending on thestudent’s interest. It is likely that studentsselecting this emphasis as part of their pro-gram will require more than eight semestersto complete the requirements for the B.S.degree.


ISE 485 Modern ManufacturingSystems 3

ISE 232L Manufacturing Processes, or

ME 232 Manufacturing Processes 3

One course from the following list:CSCI 446 Robotics and Sensing

for Automated Assembly 3

CSCI 482 Introduction to Geometric Modeling 3

EE 438L Processing forMicroelectronics 3

EE 479L Introduction to Integrated Circuit Design 4

ISE 457 Modeling of Manufacturing Systems 3

Multimedia and Creative Technologies 533

Three courses from the following lists. A maximum of two of these courses may also be used to satisfy department requirements:

CHEMICAL ENGINEERING UNITS


CHE 472 Polymer Science andEngineering 3

CHE 474L Polymer Science andEngineering Laboratory 3


CHE 477 Computer Assisted Polymer Engineering I:Thermoplastic Polymers 3

CHE 478 Plastic Materials 3CHE 480 Chemical Process and

Plant Design 3CHE 485 Computer Aided

Chemical Process Design 3

COMPUTER SCIENCE UNITS

CSCI 460 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 3

CSCI 477L Design and Construction of Large Software Systems 4

CSCI 480 Computer Graphics 3CSCI 485 File and Database

Management 3EE 450 Introduction to

Computer Networks 3EE 454L Introduction to

Systems Design UsingMicroprocessors 4

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING UNITS

EE 443 Introduction to PowerSystems 3

EE 454L Introduction to Systems Design UsingMicroprocessors 4

EE 459L Senior Design Project 3EE 478L Digital and Electronic

Circuit Design 4EE 482 Linear Control Systems 3

INDUSTRIAL AND SYSTEMS ENGINEERING UNITS

ISE 410 Production Planning and Control 3

ISE 411L Facilities Analysis and Design 3

ISE 415 Industrial Automation 3ISE 426 Statistical Quality

Control 3

ISE 435 Discrete Systems Simulation 3

ISE 440 Social Organization and Technology 3

ISE 477L Work Analysis and Design 3

ISE 495x Senior Design Project 3

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING UNITS

ME 231 Properties and Selection of Materials 3

ME 232 Manufacturing Processes 3ME 407 Computer Graphics for

Mechanical Engineers 3ME 408 Computer-Aided Design

of Mechanical Systems 3ME 409 Senior Design Project 4ME 452 Intermediate Kinematics 3

Master of Science in ManufacturingEngineeringManufacturing engineering at USC is a mul-tidisciplinary program that confers the degreeof Master of Science and is designed to pro-duce graduates capable of responding to theneeds of modern, up-to-date manufacturing.These graduates should be able to design,install and operate complex manufacturingsystems made up of people, materials, auto-mated machines and information systems.The Departments of Computer Science,Electrical Engineering, Industrial andSystems Engineering, Materials Science,Mechanical Engineering, and Entrepreneur-ship participate in the Manufacturing Engi-neering Program.

Course work in the program will train stu-dents in traditional manufacturing engineer-ing topics, such as materials selection andprocess design. Additional courses willinclude the more modern, system-level con-cepts of integrated product and processdesign, applications of modern informationtechnology to design and manufacturing,hands-on laboratories using advanced manu-facturing equipment and commercial soft-ware, and entrepreneurship.

CurriculumA total of 30 units is required beyond theB.S. degree. A minimum of 21 units must beat the 500 level or above. A maximum of 6units of electives may be taken from non-engineering departments. At least threecourses must be taken in the student’s select-ed area of specialization.



ISE 511L Computer AidedManufacturing 3

ISE 517 The Modern Manufacturing Enterprise System 3

ISE 525 Intermediate EngineeringStatistics II, or

ME 525 Engineering Analysis 3

CSCI 585 Database Systems, orENGR 450 Introduction to

Computer Networks 3Approved electives* 18

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*A list of approved electives in specialization areas isavailable from the department. Departmental approvalis required for courses not listed.

Materials ScienceVivian Hall of Engineering 602(213) 740-4339FAX: (213) 740-7797Email: [email protected]

Chair: Florian Mansfeld, Ph.D.

FacultyM.C. Gill Chair in Composite Materials: StevenR. Nutt, Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering)

Kenneth T. Norris Professorship in Engineering:Anupam Madhukar, Ph.D. (Physics)

Professors: Larry Dalton, Ph.D. (Chemistry); P.Daniel Dapkus, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering);Bruce Koel, Ph.D. (Chemistry); Terence G.Langdon, Ph.D., D.Sc. (MechanicalEngineering and Earth Sciences); AnupamMadhukar, Ph.D. (Physics); Florian Mansfeld,Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering); Steven R. Nutt,Ph.D. (Mechanical Engineering); RonaldSalovey, Ph.D. (Chemical Engineering); CharlesG. Sammis, Ph.D. (Earth Sciences)*; Mark E.Thompson, Ph.D. (Chemistry)

Associate Professors: Edward Goo, Ph.D.;Daniel H. Rich, Ph.D.; Armand R. Tanguay,Jr., Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)

Emeritus Professors: Clarence R. Crowell,Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering); MurrayGershenzon, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering);Ferdinand A. Kroger, Ph.D.; Kurt Lehovec,Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering); Jan Smit, Ph.D.(Electrical Engineering); William G. Spitzer,Ph.D. (Physics and Electrical Engineering);James M. Whelan, Ph.D. (Electrical

Engineering and Chemical Engineering); DavidB. Wittry, Ph.D. (Electrical Engineering)


Minor in Materials ScienceA minor in materials science is open to allundergraduate students in engineering. Thisminor provides students with backgroundand skills necessary to understand and useadvanced materials in different engineeringapplications. Students are required to com-plete a minimum of 16 units of course workconsisting of both core requirements andelective courses. Students must include atleast four upper division courses of eitherthree or four units in the minor program.

Students must apply to the School ofEngineering for the minor, and departmentalapproval is required. The program is outlinedas follows:


CE 225 Mechanics of DeformableBodies 3

MASC 310 Materials Behavior andProcessing 3

MASC 440 Materials and theEnvironment 3

CHE 476 Chemical EngineeringMaterials, or 3

CE 334L Mechanical Behavior ofMaterials 3

Advisor approved electives (minimum) 4

16

ELECTIVES UNITS

BME 410 Introduction to Biomaterials 3


CE 428 Mechanics of Materials 3CE 467L Geotechnical

Engineering 4CHE 472 Polymer Science and

Engineering 3CHE 476 Chemical Engineering

Materials 3

MASC 350 Design, Synthesis, andProcessing of EngineeringMaterials 3

MASC 439 Principles of Semiconductor Processing 3

Master of Science in Materials ScienceIn addition to the general requirements forthe Master of Science degree, add the follow-ing required courses: MASC 501, 503, 504,505, 539 and 561. The nine remaining unitsfor the degree may be electives chosen withdepartmental approval.

Engineer in Materials ScienceRequirements for the Engineer in MaterialsScience degree are the same as set forth inthe general requirements for graduatedegrees.

Doctor of Philosophy in Materials ScienceThe Doctor of Philosophy with a major inmaterials science is awarded in strict confor-mity with the general requirements of theUSC Graduate School. It includes the courserequirements for the Master of Sciencedegree. See general requirements for gradu-ate degrees.

Master of Science in Materials EngineeringStudents with an interest in the characteriza-tion, selection and processing of engineeringmaterials, and in materials problems relatedto engineering design may work toward aMaster of Science in Materials Engineering.This degree is awarded in conformity withthe general requirements of the School ofEngineering. Students may elect to work forthis degree in either the Materials Science orMechanical Engineering Departments. Thespecific courses that constitute an acceptableprogram must be approved in advance by theadministering department.

Multimedia and Creative Technologies 535


MATERIALS SC IENCE (MASC)


110L Materials Science (4, FaSp) Chemicalbonding and structure in crystalline, amor-phous, and molecular solids; tendency andmechanisms for chemical change; homoge-neous and heterogeneous equilibria. Prerequi-site: high school chemistry.

310 Materials Behavior and Processing (3)Principles of mechanical behavior and pro-cessing of materials. Relationships betweenmechanical properties, microstructure, andprocessing methods. Composites and non-metallics included.

350 Design, Synthesis and Processing ofEngineering Materials (3) Structure, proper-ties, synthesis, processing and design ofmetallic, ceramic, polymeric, electronic, pho-tonic, composite, nanophase and biomateri-als; nanostructures, microfabrication andsmart materials. Prerequisite: CHEM 105a orMASC 110L, PHYS 152.

437 Fundamentals of Solid State (3) Atomictheory; wave mechanics; crystal structure; lattice vibrations; elasticity theory; free elec-tron and tight bonding approximations. Pre-requisite: MASC 110L or EE 338, PHYS 153L,and MATH 445.

438L Processing for Microelectronics (3)(Enroll in EE 438L)

439 Principles of Semiconductor Processing(3) Principles relevant to semiconductor pro-cessing are covered. Topics include bulk andepitaxial crystal growth, photolithography,evaporation, sputtering, etching, oxidation,alloying, and ion implantation. Prerequisite:MASC 110L, EE 338.

440 Materials and the Environment (3, Sp)Interactions of metals, alloys and compositematerials with liquid and gaseous corrosiveenvironments; corrosion protection by alloy-ing and application of inhibitors and metallicor organic coatings.

471 Applied Quantum Mechanics for Engi-neers (3) (Enroll in EE 471)

472 Polymer Science and Engineering (3)(Enroll in CHE 472)

475 Physical Properties of Polymers (3)(Enroll in CHE 475)

476 Chemical Engineering Materials (3)(Enroll in CHE 476)

478 Plastic Materials (3) (Enroll in CHE 478)

501 Solid State (3, Sp) Atomic structure,bonding in covalent, ionic and Van der Waalscrystals, Brillouin zones, lattices, diffraction,electronic states, lattice vibrations, specificheat, electrical conductivity, and magnetism.Prerequisite: EE 539.

502 Advanced Solid State (3, Fa) Semi-conductors, dielectrics and metals, thermo-electric effects, magnetism, magnetic reso-nance and superconductivity. Prerequisite:MASC 501.

503 Thermodynamics of Materials (3, Fa)Classical thermodynamics, chemical poten-tial, pure phases and mixtures; interphaserelationships; binary and ternary solutions;free energy and activity; galvanic cell, electro-chemical potential and Pourbaix diagram.

504 Diffusion and Phase Equilibria (3, Sp)Phase equilibria; phase diagrams; diffusion;planar defects; nucleation and growth; spin-odal decomposition; phase transformation.Prerequisite: MASC 503.

505 Crystals and Anisotropy (3, Fa) Stereo-graphic projection; Laue back reflectionmethod; crystal orientation; line and planarcrystalline defects; tensors; susceptibility;permeability and permittivity; stress andstrain; piezoelectricity; elasticity.

506 Semiconductor Physics (3, Fa) (Enroll inEE 506)

507 Magnetic and Dielectric Properties ofMaterials (3) Definitions, properties of fieldquantities, electric and magnetic energy;exchange coupling; ferro-, ferri-, and antifer-romagnetism; ferro-electricity; crystallineanisotropy; permeability; dielectric constants;resonance; spin waves; relaxation. Prerequisite:MASC 502.

508 Imperfections in Solids (3) Types ofimperfections; point defects, dislocations;effects on optical, electrical, magnetic, andmechanical properties of solids; phase equi-libria involving point defects; imperfectionpairing; intersolubility effects. Prerequisite:MASC 502 and MASC 503.

509 Phase Transformations (3) Thermody-namics and kinetics of nucleation and growth,crystallographic processes in diffusional trans-formations, precipitation from solid solutions,eutectoid decomposition, cellular phase sepa-ration, ordering reactions, diffusionless trans-formations. Prerequisite: MASC 504.

510 Surface and Interface Phenomena (3)Behavior of solid surfaces, solid-vacuum andsolid-solid interfaces and their applications.Study of electronic structure, kinetic anddynamic behavior of surface phenomena. Pre-requisite: MASC 501, MASC 506.

511 Materials Preparation (3) Principles andtechniques of materials preparation; purifica-tion, crystal growth from liquid and vaporphases, sintering. Prerequisite: MASC 504 orMASC 509.

512 Epitaxial Growth (3) Epitaxy, coherence,incoherence and pseudomorphism; thermo-dynamic approaches, Wilson-Frenkel law,kinetic equation approach, nucleation andcontinuous growth mechanisms, clusterdynamics, lattice mismatch and misfit dislo-cations. Prerequisite: MASC 501, MASC 503.

513 Multilayered Materials and Properties(3) Fabrication methods, structural determi-nation via X-ray and electron diffraction,electrical behavior, optical properties viaabsorption, luminescence, and light scatter-ing. Prerequisite: MASC 501, MASC 506.

514L Processing of Advanced SemiconductorDevices (3, Fa) Statistical design of experi-ments, vapor deposition of thin film dielec-trics, plasma etching, advanced lithography, in-situ sensors, process monitoring, quality con-trol, assurance/reliability. Prerequisite: EE 504.

518 Semiconductor Materials for Devices(3, Sp) Choice of materials systems, thermo-dynamics, kinetics and methods of bulk andepitaxial crystal growth of semiconductorsand their alloys for electronic and optoelec-tronic devices. Prerequisite: an undergraduatecourse in semiconductor device physics orMASC 501 as a corequisite.

521 Corrosion Science (3) Chemical thermo-dynamics of corrosion; electrochemical mech-anisms; kinetics of electrode reactions; pas-sivity; galvanic couples; localized corrosion;stress corrosion cracking; corrosion fatigue;corrosion inhibition; atmospheric corrosion.

522 Corrosion Technology (3) Corrosionmonitoring and control; anodic and cathodicprotection; protective coatings; corrosioninhibitors; alloying; surface modification. Pre-requisite: MASC 521.

523 Principles of Electrochemical Engineer-ing (3) Electrochemical techniques; mass,charge, and heat transfer; electrochemicalthermodynamics and electrode kinetics; elec-trochemical reactors; optimization; materialsand corrosion; experimental modeling ofindustrial processes.


563 Dislocation Mechanics (3) Athermal andthermally-activated flow; deformation mecha-nisms; strengthening processes; solid solutionand dispersion hardening; effect of impurityclouds; ordering phenomena; diffusion-con-trolled processes. Prerequisite: MASC 561.

564 Composite Materials (3, Fa) Fundamen-tal and applied aspects of composites, withemphasis on basic mechanics, fracture, andfailure criteria. Includes materials issues andfabrication technology.

583 Materials Selection (3) (Enroll inME 583)

584 Fracture Mechanics and Mechanisms(3) (Enroll in ME 584)


594abz Master’s Thesis (2-2-0) For the mas-ter’s degree. Credit on acceptance of thesis.Graded IP/CR/NC.

598 Materials Science Seminar (1) Seminarin Materials Science research. To be takenonly once for graduate credit.

599 Special Topics (2-4, max 9)

601 Semiconductor Devices (3) (Enroll inEE 601)

606 Nonequilibrium Processes in Semicon-ductors (3, Sp) (Enroll in EE 606)

607 Electronic and Optical Properties ofSemiconductor Quantum Wells and Super-lattices (3) Quantum well potential and parti-cle confinement, electron-electron, electron-phonon, and electron-impurity interactions,transport, magneto-transport, optical andmagneto-optical properties, collective modes.Prerequisite: MASC 501, MASC 506.

610 Molecular Beam Epitaxy (3) Basic prin-ciples, ultra high vacuum, machine considera-tions, source purity and calibrations tempera-ture measurements, surface morphology andchemistry, growth procedures, III-V, II-VIand silicon MBE. Prerequisite: MASC 501,MASC 503.

690 Directed Research (1-4, max 8) Labora-tory study of specific problems by candidatesfor the degree Engineer in Materials Science.Graded CR/NC.

524 Techniques and Mechanisms in Electrochemistry (3) Modern electrochemistry; in-situ techniques; in-situ probes of the near-electrode region;ex-situ emersion techniques; cyclic voltammetry, electroxidation, electrochemical reduction, reactive film formation, enzyme electrochemistry.

534 Materials Characterization (3, Fa) Char-acterization of solids by optical microscopy,electron microscopy, (TEM, SEM) and ele-mental and structural analysis (EPMA, ESCA,AES, SIMS, HEED, LEED, SED, etc.).

535 Analytical Electron Microscopy (3)Specimen-electron beam interactions; elec-tron diffraction and image formation of thincrystals. Kinematic and dynamic theory; scan-ning techniques; convergent beam diffrac-tion; microanalysis; specialized techniques.

536L Analytical Electron Microscopy Labo-ratory (3) Introduction to transmission elec-tron microscopy; instrument calibration;image dislocations; precipitates; grain bound-aries and stacking faults; lattice fringe imag-ing; microanalysis by X-ray and electron spec-troscopy. Project. Prerequisite: MASC 535.

539 Engineering Quantum Mechanics (3)(Enroll in EE 539)

548 Rheology of Liquids and Solids (3)(Enroll in CHE 548)

559 Creep (3) (Enroll in ME 559)

560 Fatigue and Fracture (3) (Enroll inME 560)

561 Dislocation Theory and Applications(3, Sp) Elasticity theory; types, sources,motion, interaction of dislocations; stress fieldsand strain energies; partial dislocations andstacking faults; principles of work-hardening.



MechanicalEngineeringFacultySee the Aerospace and MechanicalEngineering section for the faculty list.

Petroleum Engineering 537

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Science in MechanicalEngineeringThe requirement for the degree is 128 units.A scholarship average of C (2.0) or higher isrequired in all upper division courses takenin mechanical engineering. See also generaleducation in the common requirements forundergraduate degrees section, page 458.



Chemistry, orMASC 110L Materials Science 4MATH 125 Calculus I 4ME 101L* Introduction to

Mechanical Engineering and Graphics 3

WRIT 140* Writing and CriticalReasoning 4

15


MATH 126 Calculus II 4ME 150L Introduction to

Computational Methods in Mechanical Engineering 4

PHYS 151L** Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics and Thermodynamics 4


16


AME 203 Mechanics I 5MATH 226 Calculus III 4PHYS 152L Fundamentals of


General education 4

17


AME 205 Mechanics II 5MATH 245 Mathematics of



General education 4

17


AE 309 Fluid Dynamics 4


MASC 310 Mechanical Behavior of Materials 3


General education 4

17


AME 308 Computer-Aided Analysis for Aero- Mechanical Design 3


ME 331 Heat Transfer 3ME Core Electives*** 6

15


AME 400 Senior Seminar 1ME 404 Mechanical Engineering

Problems 3ME 441aL Experimental

Engineering 3ME 451 Linear Control

Systems Analysis 3ME Design Elective**** 3Technical Elective 3

16


ME 409 Senior Design Project 4ME 441bL Experimental

Engineering 3Technical Electives 3WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 3General education 4

17

Total units: 130


**Satisfies general education.

***Any upper division course in MechanicalEngineering.

****An approved ME design course (select from ME 408, ME 430, or any special topic design course).

Bachelor of Science in MechanicalEngineering (Petroleum Engineering)The requirement for the degree is 131 units.A GPA of C (2.0) or higher is required in allupper division courses taken in the Depart-ment of Mechanical Engineering. See alsothe common requirements for undergraduatedegrees section, page 458.



Chemistry, orMASC 110L Materials Science 4MATH 125 Calculus I 4ME 101L* Introduction to

Mechanical Engineering and Graphics 3

WRIT 140* Writing and CriticalReasoning 4

15


AME 205 Mechanics II 5MATH 245 Mathematics of



General education 4

17


AE 309 Fluid Dynamics 4AME 341aL Mechoptronics

Laboratory I 3ME 310 Engineering

Thermodynamics I 3PTE 463L Introduction to


General education 4

17


AME 341bL Mechanical Laboratory II 3

ME 308 Computer-Aided Analysis for Aero- Mechanical Design 3

ME 451 Linear Control Systems I 3PTE 464L Petroleum Reservoir

Engineering 3ME Core Elective*** 3

15


AME 400 Senior Seminar 1ME 404 Mechanical Engineering

Problems 3ME 408 Computer-Aided

Design of MechanicalSystems 3

ME 441aL Experimental Engineering 3

PTE 461 Formation Evaluation 3PTE 465L Drilling Technology and

Subsurface Methods 3

16


ME 409 Senior Design Project 4ME 441bL Experimental

Engineering 3WRIT 340 Advanced Writing 3Technical Elective 3General education 4

17

Total units: 130



***Any upper division course in ME.

Bachelor of Science in MechanicalEngineering (Manufacturing Engineering)If a student chooses six courses (9 to 18 units)from a prescribed program, he or she maygraduate with the special designation Area ofEmphasis in Manufacturing Engineering onthe transcript. Details are given underManufacturing Engineering on page 524.

Minor in Music RecordingA minor in music recording is offered throughthe School of Music to provide undergradu-

ate students with the background necessaryto enter the field of recording engineeringand to familiarize them with the designneeds of modern recording equipment. Theminor is recommended to mechanical engi-neering majors with extensive musical train-ing who would like to combine their techni-cal and musical abilities while learning theengineering applications of physical andmathematical principles to the art of musicrecording. See the listing under the USCSchool of Music, page 665.

Master of Science in MechanicalEngineeringRequirements for the Master of Science inMechanical Engineering are the same as setforth in the general requirements. Six of therequired units must be in ME 525 and ME 526 or courses in engineering analysisapproved in advance in writing by theDepartment of Mechanical Engineering.

The specific sequence of courses that consti-tutes an acceptable program must beapproved in advance.

Requirements for Graduation Without Thesis, 27 units total with 3.0 GPA: ME 525 and 526 or approved mathematics (6); 500 levelcourses in major department (12); approved400 or 500 level courses (9).

With Thesis, 27 units total with 3.0 GPA: ME 525 and 526 or approved mathematics(6); 500 or 600 level courses in major depart-ment (12) not including thesis; maximumME 594ab — thesis (4); approved 400 or 500level units (5) (a maximum total of eightunits combining ME 590 and 594ab).

Recommended Programs of StudyThe program of study depends upon the stu-dent’s interest and background. Listed below



MATH 126 Calculus II 4ME 150L Introduction to

Computational Methods in MechanicalEngineering 4

PHYS 151L** Fundamentals of Physics I: Mechanics, Waves and Sounds 4

General education 4

16


AME 203 Mechanics I 5



General education 4

17

Systems Architecture and Engineering 539

are eight areas in mechanical engineeringwith specific courses identified. Courses inother combinations and from other depart-ments within the university may be approvedif a particular coordinated interest can bedemonstrated. In some instances studentswhose undergraduate background is not inmechanical engineering may be required totake additional course work.

During the first semester at USC, studentsmust consult a departmental faculty advisorin the area of concentration and draw up anapproved study plan.

Combustion and Propulsion Required courses:ME 436, 513, 514

Continuum Mechanics Required courses: ME 509, 510

Controls and Guidance Required courses: ME 451, 524, 541, 542

Design Methodology Required courses: ME 410,503, 509, 541

Dynamics and Vibrations Required courses:ME 521, 522, 523, 524

Fluid Dynamics Required courses: ME 457,518, 519

Heat Transfer Required courses: ME 457, 515,516, 517

Intelligent Design Systems Required courses:ME 410, 505

Stress Analysis and Materials Required courses:ME 509, 559, 584

Master of Engineering in Computer-AidedEngineeringThe Master of Engineering program edu-cates and trains multidisciplinary profession-als in the use of computational techniques inthe planning, design and management ofengineering projects. The emphasized com-puter-aided engineering subjects are model-ing, simulation, visualization, optimization,artificial intelligence and advanced design,documentation, manufacturing and informa-tion management. The program provides thegraduate with advanced education in a partic-ular engineering subject area, associated withaerospace, civil or mechanical engineering.This advanced engineering education is cou-pled with an intensive concentration in com-putational procedures appropriate for thatsubject area. The Master of Engineeringprogram also includes substantial projectwork to provide a background in the applica-tion of CAE techniques in real world situa-tions. See the listing under Computer-AidedEngineering, page 494.

Engineer in Mechanical EngineeringRequirements for the Engineer in MechanicalEngineering degree are the same as set forthin the general requirements. Six of the unitsrequired for the degree must be ME 690.Prior approval must be obtained from thecommittee before registration in ME 690.

Doctor of Philosophy in MechanicalEngineeringThe Doctor of Philosophy in mechanicalengineering is also offered. See generalrequirements for graduate degrees.

Certificate in Computer-Aided EngineeringThe Certificate in Computer-Aided Engi-neering is a limited version of the Master ofEngineering in Computer-Aided Engineeringprogram. It is designed to focus on providingan understanding of the overall field of com-puter-aided engineering. It includes a coursecovering the necessary computer scienceskills and a course introducing basic simula-tion techniques used in computer-aided engi-neering. In addition, the certificate providesknowledge in the use of CAE tools in a pro-ject environment. See the listing underComputer-Aided Engineering, page 495.


MECHANICAL ENGINEER ING (ME)


101L Introduction to Mechanical Engineer-ing and Graphics (3, Fa) Gateway to thebachelor of science degree in mechanicalengineering. Introduction to mechanicalengineering disciplines and practice; graphi-cal communication and layout of machineparts; introduction to computer-aided draftingand drawing.

150L Introduction to Computational Meth-ods in Mechanical Engineering (4, Sp) Com-puter programming; organization of problemsfor computational solution; introduction tosoftware for computation and graphics; appli-cations to mechanical engineering problems.Corequisite: MATH 125.

201 Statics (3, Fa) Analysis of forces actingon particles and rigid bodies in static equilib-rium; equivalent systems of forces, friction,centroids and moments of inertia; introduc-tion to energy methods. Prerequisite: PHYS151L, MATH 125.

204 Strength of Materials (3, Sp) Stress,strain and deflection of torsion members,beams in shear and bending, column andcombined loads; energy methods, staticallyindeterminate structures; design of mechani-cal elements. Prerequisite: ME 201.

301 Dynamics (3, Fa) Particle and rigid bodydynamics in two and three dimensions; con-cept of dynamic equilibrium and techniquesof solution, including energy methods; intro-duction to vibrations. Prerequisite: ME 201.

302 Design of Dynamic Systems (3, Sp)Modeling of lumped parameter elements andsystems; free and forced response of first andsecond order systems; design orientedapproach to dynamic systems; microelectro-mechanical systems. Recommended preparation:MATH 245, AE 309, AME 205.

303 Dynamics of Machinery (3, Sp) Kine-matics, inertia effects, and balancing of rotat-ing and reciprocating machine parts; gyro-scopic effects; critical speeds; energy varia-tion in machinery; design of mechanisms.Prerequisite: AME 205.

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