Introduces the Finite Element Method (FEM), widely used to perform analyses in areas such as structural/solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer. This course presents an introduction to the mathematical and physical concepts underpinning the FEM framework. Additionally, ANSYS Workbench software will be used to demonstrate engineering-scale examples for stress and thermal analysis problems. There are no formal requirements for this course although students will benefit from a familiarity with basic concepts in linear algebra, calculus, differential equations, solid mechanics, and heat transfer.

Covers a wide range of energy management and energy efficiency topics including energy auditing, energy efficient lighting systems and motors, demand limiting and control, control strategies for optimization, direct digital control, integrated building automation systems, communication networks, distributed generation, cogeneration, combined heat and power, process energy management and the associated economic analyses. Included will be the latest internet based technologies for accessing real-time energy pricing and managing energy demand remotely for multiple buildings or campuses.

This hands-on course will look at the components of manufacturing robots, including architectures, planning/control, simulation, and measurement science. Students will explore the work that is being researched around the world in each of these areas, and will perform small hands-on exercises in most of the classes to gain a deeper understanding of how a selected set of these technologies can be applied to real-world challenges.

Covers the fundamentals of securing cloud-based workloads from the ground up with many hands-on examples. Through these hands-on exercises the course will demonstrate where the similarities and differences are when securing the cloud compared to securing traditional IT.

Students will implement a robust incident response methodology, including proper forensic handling of evidence, and cover legal aspects of national and international law regarding forensics. The bulk of the course covers evidence acquisition, preservation, analysis and reporting on multiple platforms.