College of Engineering
The College of Engineering offers graduate programs leading to Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Each department within the college offers options for specialized education. Information is available for the following departments: Civil and Environmental Engineering Department, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Department, and Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering Department.
For more information, visit the College of Engineering website.
College of Engineering
(General Information)
The College of Engineering offers graduate programs leading to Master of Science and Doctor
of Philosophy degrees. Each department within the college offers options for specialized education.
College Administration
M. P. Wanielista, Ph.D., P.E..................................................Dean D. R. Reinhart, Ph.D., P.E....... Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies R. N. Miller, Ph.D., P.E...................... Associate Dean for Academic Affairs I. Batarseh, Ph.D., P.E....................... Assistant Dean for Graduate Affairs
Programs in Engineering
Programs Master of Science (M.S.)Engineering Management Track
Environmental Engineering Sciences Track
Human Engineering/Ergonomics Track
Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track
Manufacturing Systems Track
Operations Research Track
Precision Engineering and Manufacturing Track
Product Assurance Engineering Track
Simulation Modeling and Analysis Track
Structures and Foundations Track
Transportation Systems Engineering Track
Water Resources Engineering Track
Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.S.C.E.)
Structural and Geotechnical Engineering Track
Transportation Engineering Track
Water Resources Engineering Track
Master of Science in Computer Engineering (M.S.Cp.E.)
Computer Architecture Track
Digital Systems Track
Knowledge-based Systems Track
Software Engineering Track
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.)
Communications Track
Controls/Power Track
Digital Signal Processing Track
Electromagnetics Track
Electronics Track
Electro-optics Track
Solid State and Microelectronics Track
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering (M.S.Env.E.)
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.)
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.)
Aerospace Systems Track
Computer-aided Mechanical Engineering Track
Materials Science and Engineering Track
Mechanical Systems Track
Professional Track
Thermo-fluids Track
Doctor of Philosophy
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Graduate Certificate
Civil Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials
Structural Engineering
Surface Water Modeling
Transportation Engineering
Computer Engineering
Software Engineering
Software-Intensive Systems
Electrical Engineering
Antennas and Propagation
Communications Systems
Digital Signal Processing
Electronic Circuits
Environmental Engineering
Air Pollution Control
Drinking Water Treatment
Hazardous Waste Management
Hazardous Waste Site Remediation
Wastewater Treatment
Industrial Engineering and Management Systems
Applied Operations Research
Design for Usability
Industrial Ergonomics and Safety
Project Engineering
Quality Assurance
Systems Simulation for Engineers
Training Simulation
Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering
CAD/CAM Technology
Computational Methods in Mechanics
HVAC Engineering
Launch/Spacecraft Vehicle Processing
Materials Characterization
Materials Failure Analysis
College Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the minimum university criteria, each applicant is required to satisfy college and department admission requirements. Specific department requirements are listed in each departmental section. Meeting the minimum admissions requirements does not automatically guarantee admission, particularly to the doctoral programs, since enrollments may be restricted by limited college or department resources. Supplemental information such as research statements, resumes, work or internship experience may be considered by the graduate program coordinators in making admissions decisions.
College Application Deadlines
Fall admission July 15 Spring admission December 1 Summer admission April 15
College Degree Requirements
Master's Programs Admission Requirements- A minimum GPA of 3.0 or better during the last two years (60 hours) of attempted undergraduate degree work or a score of at least 1000 on the combined verbal and quantitative sections of the GRE.
- Applicants for master's programs must have bachelor's degrees and must present baccalaureate degree credentials appropriate to the specialized area of study including mathematics through differential equations. Applicants for the Engineering Management and the Human Engineering/Ergonomic programs are required to have completed mathematics through Calculus with Analytic Geometry III (MAC 2313).
- International students, except those who are from countries where English is the only official language or those who have earned a degree from an accredited American college or university, are required to submit a score of at least 213 (computer-based test) or 550 (paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language.
Doctoral Programs Admission Requirements
- Each applicant is expected to have a master's degree in engineering (or related discipline) awarded by a recognized institution and meet the departmental admission requirements. The applicant must successfully complete a Ph.D. Qualifying Examination conducted by the department. A student is normally given only one opportunity to pass the examination, but a second attempt may be approved by the department. The examination is normally taken within the first year of study beyond the master's degree.
- On the decision of the department's graduate admissions committee, selected outstanding applicants may be considered for direct entrance to the doctoral program from the bachelor's degree. Students selected for this must meet and exceed all master's program admission requirements. These applicants must successfully complete the Ph.D. Qualifying Examination by the term in which they complete the thirtieth hour of graduate course work.
- International students, except those who are from countries where English is the only official language or those who have earned a degree from an accredited American college or university, are required to submit a score of at least 213 (computer-based test) or 550 (paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language.
In addition to meeting the minimum university criteria (see University Graduate Regulations), each degree candidate must also satisfy college and department degree requirements. Specific department requirements are listed in respective departmental sections.
Thesis Option, Master's Degree Requirements
- A minimum of thirty semester hours of approved course work including six hours of thesis credits is required.
- No more than six hours of thesis credits will be applied toward degree requirements.
- At least 15 credit hours must be from 6000-level courses.
- A maximum of 9 semester hours of graduate credit may be transferred into the program from UCF non-degree-seeking status or regionally accredited institutions. Only grades of "B" or better can be transferred.
- A maximum of 6 credits of 4000-level courses may be applied toward a master's degree. No 3000-level courses are acceptable.
- A minimum "B" average must be maintained in the program of study and no more than two "C" grades are allowed.
- A written thesis and final oral defense are required.
- A maximum of 6 semester hours of Independent Study may be used toward the degree. Directed research credits may not be applied toward the degree.
- The Dean, through the Chairs, is responsible for committee formation, additions, and deletions. The thesis committee will consist of a minimum of three members. All committee members should hold a doctoral degree and be in fields related to the thesis topic. At least two members must be department faculty (one to chair). Off-campus experts, joint faculty members, adjunct faculty, and other university faculty members may serve as the third person in the Committee. Program areas may further specify additional committee membership. The Office of Graduate Studies reserves the right to review appointments to advisory committees, place a representative on any advisory committee, or appoint a co-adviser.
- In unusual cases, with approval from the program Chair, two professors may chair the committee jointly. Joint faculty members may serve as committee chairs, but off-campus experts and adjunct faculty may not serve as committee chairs. Particular programs may have more stringent requirements.
- All members vote on acceptance or rejection of the thesis proposal and the final thesis. The thesis proposal and final thesis must be approved by a majority of the advisory committee.
Non-Thesis Option, Master's Degree Requirements Most departments within the College of Engineering offer a 36 semester hour, non-thesis option intended primarily for part-time students. The program requirements are the same as for the thesis option except that the thesis requirement is replaced by 12 credit hours of course work. An end-of-program comprehensive examination, oral or written, is required.
Doctoral Degree Requirements
- A minimum of 81 semester hours beyond the baccalaureate degree, including 24 semester hours of dissertation credits, are required.
- At least 6 semester hours of course work taken at UCF outside the department and no more than a combined total of 12 hours of independent study and/or directed research may be used to satisfy degree requirements.
- Up to 36 semester hours of credit, including a maximum of 6 credits of thesis, may be transferred into the doctoral program. The transfer credits will consist of a maximum of 6 hours of 4000-level work, no 3000-level courses, and no courses with grades less than B.
- A written dissertation and final oral defense are required.
Doctoral Dissertation Committee
- The Dean, through the Chairs, is responsible for committee formation, additions, and deletions. The doctoral committee will consist of a minimum of five members. All committee members should hold a doctoral degree and be in fields related to the dissertation topic. At least three members must be department faculty (one to chair), one must be from another department in the College of Engineering, and one must be from outside the College. Joint faculty members serve as department-faculty committee members. Adjunct faculty and off-campus experts may serve as the outside-the-college person in the Committee. Program areas may further specify additional committee membership. The Office of Graduate Studies reserves the right to review appointments to advisory committees, place a representative on any advisory committee, or appoint a co-adviser.
- In unusual cases, with approval from the program Chair, two professors may chair the committee jointly. Joint faculty members may serve as committee chairs, but off-campus experts and adjunct faculty may not serve as committee chairs. Particular programs may have more stringent requirements.
- All members vote on acceptance or rejection of the dissertation proposal and the final dissertation. The dissertation proposal and final dissertation must be approved by a majority of the advisory committee.
FEEDS (Florida Engineering Education Delivery System)
FEEDS is a Florida statewide system whereby graduate-level engineering courses are
delivered via video tape to cooperating university centers and selected industrial sites.
Most graduate courses offered each semester are available through FEEDS.
A student taking courses through FEEDS must meet the same requirements as a student on
campus and will earn the same credit as if attending on campus. Courses
delivered by the system may contribute to graduate degrees in engineering.
An off-campus student in industry need not be enrolled in a graduate degree program in order to take a FEEDS course; however,a student who intends to seek admission to a graduate program should be aware that no more than 9 credit hours of courses may be transferred from non-degree-seeking status into a degree-seeking program.Certain courses may have the requirement that the student come to the main campus for exams or laboratory participation.
For information concerning FEEDS, consult the UCF-FEEDS catalog (published each semester) or contact the Director of UCF-FEEDS at (407) 823-2481.
Civil and Environmental Engineering
A. E. Radwan...............................................Chair of Department M. B. Chopra.................................Assistant Chair of the Department Roger L. Wayson...................Graduate Coordinator and Associate Professor Office: ENGR 208, Phone: (407) 823-2841, e-mail: wayson@mail.ucf.eduCivil EngineeringFaculty C. D. Cooper, Ph.D., P.E.............................................Professor J. P. Hartman, Ph.D., P.E............................................Professor S. S. Kuo, Ph.D., P.E................................................Professor A. E. Radwan Ph.D., P.E....................................Chair and Professor J. S. Taylor, Ph.D., P.E.............................................Professor M. P. Wanielista, Ph.D., P.E................................Dean and Professor
H. M. Al-Deek, Ph.D........................................Associate Professor M. B. Chopra, Ph.D.....................Assistant Chair and Associate Professor J. D. Dietz, Ph.D., P.E....................................Associate Professor C. M. Head, Ph.D., P.E.....................................Associate Professor S. K. Kunnath, Ph.D., P.E..................................Associate Professor A. Oloufa, Ph.D............................................Associate Professor U. O. Onyemelukwe, Ph.D....................................Associate Professor D. R. Reinhart, Ph.D., P.E..............Associate Dean and Associate Professor R. L. Wayson, Ph.D., P.E...................................Associate Professor
M. A. Aty, Ph.D............................................Assistant Professor S. M. El-Tawil, Ph.D.......................................Assistant Professor S. C. Hagen, Ph.D..........................................Assistant Professor S. K. Hong, Ph.D...........................................Assistant Professor F. N. Nnadi, Ph.D..........................................Assistant Professor A. A. Randall, Ph.D., P.E..................................Assistant Professor
Graduate work and research in Civil Engineering reflects the very broad nature of the field, which has as its purpose the enhancement of the infrastructure of society. The educational program includes course work in structural analysis and design, geotechnical engineering and foundations, transportation planning and operations, and water resources. Faculty research interests include geotechnical studies of subsurface conditions, soil testing and design of advanced testing devices, intelligent transportation systems, traffic safety, structural dynamics, nonlinear structural analysis and software development, reinforced concrete, and wind engineering. Students completing the program find positions in consulting firms, construction and construction-related industries, and in city, county, state, and federal government agencies.
Environmental Engineering The Environmental Engineering program concerns itself with prevention and correction of pollution effects on the natural and man-made environments. Strong faculty research interests have resulted in a program of distinction for the college and the university. Applied and basic research interests include the general areas of water treatment, wastewater treatment, solid and hazardous waste management, atmospheric pollution control, air quality modeling, community noise prediction/abatement, and stormwater management. Students with strong science or engineering backgrounds have a variety of research areas and levels of interest which they can pursue. Those completing the program find job opportunities in federal, state, and local governments, consulting, and industry.
Degree Programs
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department offers Master of Science
degrees in Civil Engineering (M.S.C.E.) and Environmental Engineering (M.S.Env.E.),
and the Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Structures and Foundations, Transportation
Systems Engineering, Environmental Engineering Sciences, and Water Resources
Engineering. The department also offers Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in
both Civil Engineering and Environmental Engineering.
There are two options for the master's degree programs: the thesis option and the non-thesis option. The thesis option is available in all master's degree programs and requires a thesis that is equivalent to 6 hours out of a total of 30 hours. It is the required option for students on contracts and grants as well as any student receiving department financial support.
The non-thesis option is also available for all master's degree programs and requires 36 course work hours and a comprehensive final examination that may be oral or written at the discretion of the student's adviser and committee. This option is recommended only for part-time students on a limited access basis.
Master of Science in Civil Engineering
The department offers a Master of Science in Civil Engineering (M.S.C.E.) degree to students who have an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering or another closely related engineering degree. As such, math through differential equations and all prerequisite classes for graduate courses is required. The degree requires 30 semester hours of acceptable graduate work which includes a thesis (6 semester hours), or 36 semester hours of acceptable graduate work with a comprehensive final examination. The student must develop an individual program of study with a faculty adviser.
Required Courses 15 Semester Hours
Take any three of the following courses for all tracks:
CEG 5015 Geotechnical Engineering II 3 hours
CEG 5700 Geo-Environmental Engineering 3 hours
CEG 6115 Foundation Engineering 3 hours
CES 5325 Bridge Engineering 3 hours
CES 5606 Advanced Steel Structures 3 hours
CES 5706 Advanced Reinforced Concrete 3 hours
CES 6715 Prestressed Concrete Structures 3 hours
CES 6840 Composite Steel Concrete Structures 3 hours
Take two courses from among the following courses for all tracks:
TTE 5204 Traffic Engineering OR 3 hours
TTE 5805 Geometric Design of Transportation
Systems 3 hours
CWR 5205 Hydraulic Engineering OR 3 hours
CWR 5545 Water Resources Engineering OR 3 hours
CWR 6125 Groundwater Hydrology OR 3 hours
CWR 6235 Open Channel Hydraulics 3 hours
Courses that comprise the elective part of the program are selected
in accordance with the general requirements of the College of Engineering,
and often include courses taken from the following three subdiscipline areas:
Tracks 9 or 21 Semester Hours Take three courses with a thesis, or seven courses without a thesis from among the following tracks.Thesis 6 Semester Hours Total Hours Required for M.S.C.E. 30 or 36 Semester Hours Structural and Geotechnical Engineering Track Any of the structural/geotechnical courses not taken as a required course CEG 6065 Soil Dynamics 3 hours CEG 6317 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering 3 hours CES 5325 Bridge Engineering 3 hours CES 5821 Masonry and Timber Design 3 hours CES 6116 Finite Element Structural Analysis 3 hours CES 6170 Boundary Element Methods in Civil Engineering 3 hours CES 6209 Dynamics of Structures 3 hours CES 6220 Wind and Earthquake Engineering 3 hours CES 6230 Advanced Structural Mechanics 3 hours CES 6715 Prestressed Concrete Structures 3 hours CES 6840 Composite Steel Concrete Structures 3 hours CES 6910 Research in Structural Engineering 3 hours TTE 5835 Pavement Design 3 hours Other courses with advisor's consent 3 hours each Transportation Engineering Track Any of the transportation courses not taken as a required course CGN 6655 Regional Planning, Design, and Systems 3 hours TTE 5205 Highway Capacity and Traffic Flow Analysis 3 hours TTE 6315 Traffic Safety Analysis 3 hours TTE 5700 Railroad Engineering 3 hours TTE 5835 Pavement Design 3 hours TTE 6256 Traffic Operations 3 hours TTE 6270 Intelligent Transportation Systems 3 hours TTE 6526 Planning and Design of Airports 3 hours TTE 6625 Mass Transportation Systems 3 hours Water Resources Engineering Track Any of the water resources courses not taken as a required course CWR 6102 Advanced Hydrology 3 hours CWR 6126 Groundwater Modeling 3 hours CWR 6236 River Engineering and Sediment Transport 3 hours CWR 6535 Modeling Water Resources Systems 3 hours CWR 6539 Finite Differences/Elements in Surface Water Modeling 3 hours
Master of Science
Structures and Foundations TrackThe department offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Structures and Foundations Engineering to students with appropriate engineering baccalaureate backgrounds. The degree requires 30 semester hours of acceptable graduate course work which includes a thesis (6 hours), or 36 semester hours of acceptable graduate course work with a comprehensive final examination. The student must develop an individual program of study with a faculty adviser and must have background or articulation course work to include:
Prerequisites
| CEG CES CES CES EGN EGN EGN |
4101C 4101 4605 4702 3310 3321 3331 |
Geotechincal Engineering I Structural Analysis II Steel Structures OR Reinforced Concrete Structures Engineering Analysis-Statics Engineering Analysis-Dynamics Mechanics of Materials |
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
Take 30 semester hours (Thesis option) or 36 semester hours (Non-Thesis option) from the following courses, with at least 2 courses from each sub-group. Other courses may also be taken with the consent of the faculty advisor. Sub-Group A: Geotechnical Engineering CEG 5015 Geotechnical Engineering II 3 hours CEG 5700 Geo-Environmental Engineering 3 hours CEG 6065 Soil Dynamics 3 hours CEG 6115 Foundation Engineering 3 hours CEG 6317 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering 3 hours CES 6170 Boundary Element Methods in Civil Engineering 3 hours TTE 5835 Pavement Design 3 hours Sub-Group B: Structural Engineering CES 5325 Bridge Engineering 3 hours CES 5606 Advanced Steel Structures 3 hours CES 5706 Advanced Reinforced Concrete 3 hours CES 5821 Masonry and Timber Design 3 hours CES 6116 Finite Element Structural Analysis 3 hours CES 6209 Dynamics of Structures 3 hours CES 6220 Wind and Earthquake Engineering 3 hours CES 6230 Advanced Structural Mechanics 3 hours CES 6715 Prestressed Concrete Structures 3 hours CES 6840 Composite Steel Concrete Structures 3 hours CES 6910 Research in Structural Engineering 3 hours Thesis 6 Semester Hours Total Hours Required for M.S. 30 or 36 Semester Hours
Transportation Systems Engineering Track
The department offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Transportation Systems Engineering for students with appropriate science or engineering baccalaureate backgrounds. Students should have background (or articulation course work) in the following areas:
Prerequisites
Probability and Statistics for Engineers (STA 3032)
Engineering Economic Analysis (EGN 3613)
Transportation Engineering (TTE 4004)
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAC 2311,
2312, 2313; MAP 2302)
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
TTE 5204 Traffic Engineering 3 hours
TTE 5805 Geometric Design of Transportation
Systems 3 hours
TTE 6256 Traffic Operations 3 hours
TTE 6270 Intelligent Transportation Systems 3 hours
Elective Courses 12 or 24 Semester Hours
CGN 6655 Regional Planning, Design, and
Development 3 hours
ENV 5071 Environmental Analysis of
Transportation Systems 3 hours
STA 5156 Probability and Statistics
for Engineers 3 hours
TTE 5205 Highway Capacity and Traffic Flow Analysis 3 hours
TTE 6315 Traffic Safety Analysis 3 hours
TTE 5700 Railroad Engineering 3 hours
TTE 5835 Pavement Design 3 hours
TTE 6526 Planning and Design of Airports 3 hours
TTE 6625 Mass Transportation Systems 3 hours
Thesis 6 Semester Hours
Total Hours Required for M.S. 30 or 36 Semester Hours
Water Resources Engineering Track
The department offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Water Resources Engineering to students with appropriate science or engineering baccalaureate backgrounds. The degree requires 30 semester hours of acceptable graduate course work, which includes a thesis (6 hours), or 36 semester hours of acceptable graduate course work with a comprehensive final examination. Each student must have an individual program of study approved by the student's faculty committee and have completed all required articulation course work as described below.
Prerequisites
| CEG CWR CWR EGN STA |
4101C 4101C 4203C 3613 3032 |
Geotechincal Engineering I Hydrology Hydraulics Engineering Economic Analysis Probability and Statistics for Engineers |
Required Courses (any five) 15 Semester Hours
CWR 5205 Hydraulic Engineering 3 hours
CWR 5545 Water Resources Engineering 3 hours
CWR 6125 Groundwater Hydrology 3 hours
CWR 6235 Open Channel Hydraulics 3 hours
CWR 6236 River Engineering and Sediment Transport 3 hours
CWR 6535 Modeling Water Resources Systems 3 hours
Technical Elective Courses 9 or 15 Semester Hours
ENV 6046 Membrane Mass Transfer 3 hours
ENV 6055 Fate and Transport of Subsurface
Contaminants 3 hours
ENV 6336 Site Remediation and Hazardous
Waste Treatment 3 hours
CEG 6317 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering 3 hours
CWR 6539 Finite Differences/Elements in
Surface Water Modeling 3 hours
STA 5156 Probability and Statistics
for Engineers OR 3 hours
STA 5206 Statistical Analysis 3 hours
Other courses with advisor's consent 3 hours each
Thesis 6 Semester Hours
Total Hours Required for M.S. 30 or 36 Semester Hours
Environmental Engineering Sciences Track
Students who enter the graduate program in environmental engineering are expected to be knowledgeable in the topics required in the undergraduate program at UCF, including chemistry, process design, water resources, air pollution, and solid waste. This requirement is satisfied ideally by completion of university course work at UCF or elsewhere. Preliminary articulation requirements are noted below as general guidelines for prospective students, depending on undergraduate degree. Final articulation requirements will be determined by the department after students have been admitted and after discussions with their advisers. The degree requires (a) 30 semester hours of acceptable graduate work, which includes a thesis (6 semester hours), or (b) 36 semester hours of acceptable graduate work with a comprehensive final examination. The student develops an individualized program of study with a faculty adviser.
Prerequisites
Calculus through Differential Equations
Students with Engineering Undergraduate Degrees Undergraduate degrees in civil, environmental, mechanical, chemical engineering: CWR 4101C Hydrology EES 4111C Biological Process Control EES 4202C Chemical Process Control ENV 4121C Air Pollution ENV 4561 Environmental Engineering—Process Design (or equivalent courses) Undergraduate degrees in other engineering disciplines: CWR 3201 Engineering Fluid Mechanics CWR 4101C Hydrology CWR 4203C Hydraulics EES 4111C Biological Process Control EES 4202C Chemical Process Control ENV 4121C Air Pollution ENV 4561 Environmental Engineering—Process Design (or equivalent courses) Students with Appropriate Science or Math Undergraduate Degrees CHM 2046 Chemistry Fundamentals II CWR 3201 Engineering Fluid Mechanics CWR 4101C Hydrology CWR 4203C Hydraulics EES 4111C Biological Process Control EES 4202C Chemical Process Control EGN 3613 Engineering Economic Analysis ENV 4121C Air Pollution ENV 4561 Environmental Engineering—Process Design (or equivalent courses)Prerequisites for students with nontechnical undergraduate degrees:
Articulation is quite extensive in such cases and it is recommended that a second undergraduate degree in Environmental Engineering be completed before applying to graduate school.
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
CWR 5545 Water Resources Engineering OR 3 hours
CWR 6125 Groundwater Hydrology OR 3 hours
CWR 6235 Open Channel Hydraulics 3 hours
ENV 6015 Physical/Chemical Treatment Systems OR 3 hours
ENV 6016 Biological Treatment Systems OR 3 hours
ENV 6558 Industrial Waste Treatment 3 hours
ENV 6106 Theory and Practice of Atmospheric Dispersion
Modeling OR 3 hours
ENV 6126 Design of Air Pollution Controls OR 3 hours
ENV 6347 Hazardous Waste Incineration 3 hours
ENV 5071 Environmental Analysis Transportation Systems OR 3 hours
ENV 6519 Aquatic Chemical Processes OR 3 hours
ENV 6616 Receiving Water Impacts 3 hours
Elective Courses 12 or 18 Semester Hours
Any of the appropriate ENV or CWR or appropriate graduate-level courses
(5000 or 6000) with the consent of the student’s advisor 3 hours each
Thesis 6 Semester Hours
Total Hours Required for M.S. 30 or 36 Semester Hours
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering
The department offers a Master of Science degree in Environmental
Engineering (M.S.Env.E.) for students who have an undergraduate degree
in Environmental Engineering or any other closely related degree in
engineering. Students who enter the graduate program in environmental
engineering are expected to be knowledgeable in the topics required in the
undergraduate program at UCF, including chemistry, process design, water
resources, air pollution, and solid waste. This requirement is satisfied
ideally by completion of university course work at UCF or elsewhere.
Preliminary articulation requirements are noted below as general guidelines
for prospective students, depending on undergraduate degree. Final articulation
requirements will be determined by the department after students have
been admitted and after discussions with their advisers. The degree requires
either (a) 30 semester hours of acceptable graduate work, which includes a
thesis (6 semester hours), or (b) 36 semester hours of acceptable graduate
work, which includes a comprehensive final examination. The student develops
an individualized program of study with a faculty adviser.
Required Courses 15 Semester Hours
CWR 5545 Water Resources Engineering OR 3 hours
CWR 6125 Groundwater Hydrology OR 3 hours
CWR 6235 Open Channel Hydraulics 3 hours
ENV 6015 Physical/Chemical Treatment Systems 3 hours
ENV 6016 Biological Treatment Systems in
Environmental Engineering 3 hours
ENV 6347 Hazardous Waste Incineration OR 3 hours
ENV 6558 Industrial Waste Treatment 3 hours
ENV 6106 Theory and Practice of Atmospheric
Dispersion Modeling OR 3 hours
ENV 6126 Design of Air Pollution Controls 3 hours
Elective Courses 9 or 15 Semester Hours
Courses that comprise the elective part of the program are
selected in accordance with the general requirements of the
College of Engineering and often include courses taken from
the following two subdiscipline areas:
Environmental SpecializationAny of the appropriate ENV graduate-level courses (5000 or 6000) with the consent of the student's advisor: 3 hours each
Water Resources Specialization
Any of the appropriate CWR graduate-level courses
(5000 or 6000) with the consent of the student's advisor:
3 hours each
Thesis 6 Semester Hours Total Hours Required for M.S.Env.E. 30 or 36 Semester Hours
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree requires a student to have completed a master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a closely related discipline. The Ph.D. program in Civil Engineering is intended to allow a student to study in depth, with emphasis on research in a specific area, structural analysis and design, geotechnical engineering and foundations, transportation planning and operations, and water resources. The Ph.D. program in Environmental Engineering is intended to allow a student to study and conduct research in a specific area of water treatment, wastewater treatment, solid and hazardous waste management, atmospheric pollution control and/or modeling, community noise abatement, or stormwater management.
Doctoral Program Admission
In addition to satisfying regular university admissions criteria,
the student must have a master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution. Prospective
applicants should forward a detailed resume and a letter with research
interests for department review with the application. In addition, the student
must pass a Ph.D. Qualifying Examination in one of the departmental disciplines.
This examination must be taken within the first year of study beyond the
master's degree.
Doctoral Degree Requirements
The Ph.D. degree requires a minimum of 81 semester hours beyond
the bachelor's degree, 24 of which will be dissertation credits, and 6 of
which must be from courses taken outside the department while at UCF. A
maximum of 36 semester hours, including 6 thesis hours, may be transferred
from a master's degree toward these requirements. A program of study must
be developed with an advisory committee and meet with departmental approval
at the beginning of the Ph.D. program, at which time transfer credit will
be evaluated on a course-by-course basis.
Examinations
In addition to the Qualifying Examination, the student must pass a
Candidacy Examination and a Dissertation Defense Examination. The Candidacy
Examination is normally taken near the end of the course work and consists
of a written portion and an oral presentation of a research proposal. A copy
of the written examination will be kept as part of the student's official
record. The Dissertation Defense Examination is an oral examination taken as
defense of the written dissertation.
Graduate Certificates in Civil Engineering
In addition to master's and doctoral degrees, the department
offers certificates designed to provide flexible graduate
education to the local professional.
Certificate in Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials
Geotechnical engineering and construction materials is a key area
related to the large developments taking place in the Central Florida area.
Engineers continually need more applied knowledge of the behavior of soils
and suitable materials for use in construction such as asphalt, concrete,
aggregates, etc. The course work in this certificate program will help
professionals update their knowledge of research and practice in this area.
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
CEG 5015 Geotechnical Engineering II 3 hours
CEG 6115 Foundation Engineering
(offered every other year) 3 hours
CGN 5504C Civil Engineering Materials
(offered every other year) 3 hours
TTE 5835 Pavement Design 3 hours
Certificate in Structural Engineering
Structural engineering plays a significant role in the ongoing infrastructure developments in the Central Florida area. Engineers continually need to update their knowledge of the state-of-the-art in research and practice to ensure the safety of constructed facilities. This certificate program provides courses in this area.
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours Choose four courses: CEG 6115 Foundation Engineering 3 hours CES 5325 Bridge Engineering 3 hours CES 5606 Advanced Steel Structures 3 hours CES 5706 Advanced Reinforced Concrete 3 hours CES 6116 Finite Element Structural Analysis 3 hours CES 6209 Dynamics of Structures 3 hours CES 6220 Wind and Earthquake Engineering 3 hours CES 6230 Advanced Structural Mechanics 3 hours CES 6715 Prestressed Concrete Structures 3 hoursCertificate in Surface Water Modeling
In Florida, conservation and management of our surface water resources is crucial. Course work for this graduate certificate will provide additional insight and an in-depth knowledge of the problem for local officials.
Required Courses 15 Semester Hours
CWR 5545 Water Resources Engineering 3 hours
TTE 5835 Pavement Design 3 hours
CWR 6125 Ground Water Hydrology OR 3 hours
CWR 6126 Groundwater Modeling 3 hours
CWR 6236 River Engineering and Sediment
Transport 3 hours
CWR 6535 Modeling Water Resources Systems
(not in current schedule,
may need to replace) 3 hours
CWR 6539 Finite Differences/Elements in
Surface Water Modeling 3 hours
CWR 4812C Water Resource Design 3 hours
(is also required as a prerequisite)
Certificate in Transportation Engineering
Transportation engineering is crucial for the Orlando area. As grid-lock comes closer, more skilled professionals will be needed. This certificate program will be helpful for professionals faced with fulfilling this need.
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
Choose four courses:
CGN 6655 Regional Planning, Design,
and Development 3 hours
ENV 5071 Environmental Analysis of
Transportation Systems 3 hours
TTE 5204 Traffic Engineering 3 hours
TTE 5805 Geometric Design of Transportation
Systems 3 hours
TTE 6256 Traffic Operations 3 hours
TTE 6270 Intelligent Transportation Systems 3 hours
TTE 6315 Traffic Safety Analysis 3 hours
TTE 6625 Mass Transportation Systems 3 hours
Graduate Certificates in Environmental Engineering
Certificate in Air Pollution Control
As development continues in Central Florida, our
air quality continues to decline. Knowledgeable engineers
are needed to help develop solutions for this problem. The
course work for this certificate will help prepare these engineers.
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
ENV 5116 Air Pollution Monitoring 3 hours
ENV 6106 Theory and Practice of
Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling
(offered every other year) 3 hours
ENV 6126 Design of Air Pollution Controls
(offered every other year) 3 hours
ENV 6347 Hazardous Waste Incineration
(offered every other year) 3 hours
Certificate in Drinking Water Treatment
Rapid population growth in the Central Florida area requires ever-growing quantities of drinking water. Furthermore, significant improvements in existing water treatment processes are needed to comply with more stringent current and future drinking water regulations. This certificate program will provide fundamental and practical knowledge for local drinking water professionals to fulfill this need.
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
Choose four courses:
CWR 5205 Hydraulic Engineering 3 hours
CWR 6125 Groundwater Hydrology 3 hours
CWR 6235 Open Channel Hydraulics 3 hours
ENV 5410 Drinking Water Treatment 3 hours
ENV 6015 Physical/Chemical Treatment Systems
in Environmental Engineering 3 hours
ENV 6046 Membrane Mass Transfer 3 hours
ENV 6504L Unit Operation and Processes Laboratory 3 hours
ENV 6519 Aquatic Chemical Processes 3 hours
ENV 6938 Seminar: Particle Processes
in Aquatic Systems 3 hours
Certificate in Hazardous Waste Management
Hazardous waste mismanagement in the past has lead to widespread environmental contamination. Regulations have been enacted over the past two decades to ensure proper management. However, implementation of these regulations is complex. This certificate program addresses the need for training and education of professionals in this field.
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours CWR 6235 Open Channel Hydraulics 3 hours ENV 5335 Hazardous Waste Management 3 hours ENV 6347 Hazardous Waste Incineration 3 hours ENV 6558 Industrial Waste Treatment 3 hours Elective course approved by adviser 3 hoursCertificate in Hazardous Waste Site Remediation
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
CWR 6125 Groundwater Hydrology 3 hours
ENV 5335 Hazardous Waste Management 3 hours
ENV 6055 Fate and Transport of Subsurface
Contaminants 3 hours
ENV 6336 Site Remediation and Hazardous
Waste Treatment 3 hours
Certificate in Wastewater Treatment
Development continues in the Central Florida area causing a strain on our wastewater facilities. More experienced professionals are needed to handle this growing concern. This certificate program offers courses to help professionals update their knowledge of research and practice in this area.
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
ENV 6016 Biological Treatment Systems in
Environmental Engineering 3 hours
Choose three courses:
ENV 5505 Sludge Management Operations in
Environmental Engineering
(offered every other year) 3 hours
ENV 6015 Physical/Chemical Treatment Systems
in Environmental Engineering 3 hours
ENV 6519 Aquatic Chemical Processes
(offered every other year) 3 hours
ENV 6558 Industrial Waste Treatment 3 hours
Electrical and Computer Engineering
W. B. Mikhael......................Chair of the Department
Juin J. Liou..................Graduate Program Coordinator
Office: ENGR 407, Phone (407) 823-5339,
e-mail: jli@ece.engr.ucf.edu
Faculty
C. S. Bauer, Ph.D., P.E..........................Professor
M. A. Belkerdid, Ph.D., P.E......................Professor
A. J. Gonzalez, Ph.D., P.E.......................Professor
J. J. Liou, Ph.D.........Program Coordinator and Professor
D. C. Malocha, Ph.D., P.E........................Professor
W. B. Mikhael, Ph.D....................Chair and Professor
H. R. Myler, Ph.D., P.E..........................Professor
R. L. Phillips, Ph.D.............................Professor
N. S. Tzannes, Ph.D..............................Professor
I. Batarseh, Ph.D., P.E.................Assistant Dean and
Associate Professor
M. Georgiopoulos, Ph.D.................Associate Professor
T. Kasparis, Ph.D......................Associate Professor
H. I. Klee, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
D. G. Linton, Ph.D., P.E...............Associate Professor
R. N. Miller, Ph.D., P.E................Associate Dean and
Associate Professor
B. E. Petrasko, D.Eng..................Associate Professor
Z. Qu, Ph.D............................Associate Professor
S. M. Richie, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor
N. Riza, Ph.D..........................Associate Professor
W. Shu, Ph.D...........................Associate Professor
K. B. Sundaram, Ph.D...................Associate Professor
P. F. Wahid, Ph.D......................Associate Professor
A. R. Weeks, Ph.D......................Associate Professor
M. Y. Wu, Ph.D.........................Associate Professor
J. S. Yuan, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor
J. Zalewski, Ph.D......................Associate Professor
R. F. DeMara, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor
M. G. Haralambous, D.Sc., P.E..........Assistant Professor
Joint Appointees
L. C. Andrews, Ph.D...............Professor of Mathematics
M. Bass, Ph.D.........................Professor of Physics
B. Chai, Ph.D.........................Professor of Physics
M. Richardson, Ph.D...................Professor of Physics
W. T. Silfvast, Ph.D..................Professor of Physics
G. Stegeman, Ph.D.........Cobb-Hooker Professor of Physics
E. W. Van Stryland, Ph.D..............Professor of Physics
D. J. Hagan, Ph.D...........Associate Professor of Physics
R. Peale, Ph.D..............Associate Professor of Physics
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department supports graduate
degree programs and research in the major subdiscipline areas of
electrical engineering, computer engineering, and electro-optics.
The faculty include members with national and international reputations
in teaching and research. Our facilities are among the best with a
modern building and well-equipped laboratories.
Research Interests
Research interests of the faculty include antennas, microwave
and millimeter wave circuits and devices, communication systems,
digital signal/image processing, IFF devices, electromagnetic theory,
speech processing, VLSI design, spread spectrum systems, SAW and ACT devices,
spectral estimation, solid state device modeling and CAD techniques, communication
networks, integrated services digital networks, neural networks,
systems and controls, robotics, robust control, computer control,
microelectronics, semiconductors, thin films, power system stability,
bipolar device modeling, solid state lasers, optical propagation, fiber optics,
optical signal processing, laser-induced damage, optical testing,
diffractive optics, phase conjugation, infrared detectors, fourier optics,
lens design, nonlinear optics, power electronics, digital systems, computer
architecture, software engineering, artificial intelligence, expert systems,
simulation, computer communications and computer vision.
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
Students with a grade point average of less than 3.0
may be admitted on a trial program basis in some circumstances. Additional
courses may also be required to correct any course deficiencies. Students
should contact the ECE graduate program coordinator for further information.
Detailed information on the tracks and research activities is available
in the department. Students must have an adviser appointed and
an official program of study submitted before completing nine semester hours
of course work. For more information, see the department website
at http://www-ece.engr.ucf.edu/.
Articulation
In general, students with a nonelectrical engineering degree must have had
the equivalent course work or satisfy the following articulation program:
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302 or equivalent)
Additional courses may also be required to correct any undergraduate
course deficiencies. Courses taken to correct deficiencies cannot be used
to satisfy minimum degree requirements.
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis Option
Degree Requirements
Communications Track
The Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (M.S.E.E.) is
intended for students with a baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering
or a related field from an approved institution. Admission requirements
include a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (A = 4.0) on the last 60
attempted semester hours of the bachelor's degree and a minimum combined score
of 1000 on the verbal-quantitative sections of the Graduate Record Examination.
International students, except those who are from countries where English is
the only official language or those who have earned a degree from an accredited
American college or university, are required to submit a score of at least 213
(computer-based test) or 550 (paper-based test) on the Test of English as
Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Undergraduate articulation courses may be required for students with
BS and/or MS degrees in fields other than electrical engineering. The
articulation courses will be determined by the graduate program coordinator
in consultation with student's research adviser on a case-by-case basis.
Physics with Calculus (PHY 2048, PHY 2049 or equivalent)
Electronics I (EEL 3307C or equivalent)
Electromagnetic Fields (EEL 3470 or equivalent)
Signal Analysis and Communications (EEL 3552C or equivalent)
Semiconductor Devices I (EEL 3306 or equivalent)
This option requires a minimum of thirty semester hours of approved course work.
This option requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of course work and is
intended primarily for part-time students. Program requirements are the
same as the thesis option except that the thesis requirement is replaced by
12 hours of course work. Students are required to pass a final comprehensive examination.
Communications
Controls/Power
Digital Signal Processing
Electromagnetics
Electronics
Electro-optics
Solid State and Microelectronics
Required Courses:
EEL 5542 Random Processes I 3 hours
EEL 6530 Communication Theory 3 hours
One course from two of the following tracks:
Controls/Power
Digital Signal Processing
Electromagnetics
Electronics
Electro-optics
Solid State
Microelectronics (6 hours)
Electives:
EEL 6504 Communications Systems Design 3 hours
EEL 6543 Random Processes II 3 hours
EEL 6537 Detection and Estimation 3 hours
EEL 5555C RF and Microwave Communications 3 hours
EEL 5762 Performance Analysis of
Computer and Communication Systems 3 hours
EEL 5547 Introduction to Radar Systems 3 hours
EEL 6785 Computer Network Design 3 hours
EEL 6590 Advanced Topics in Communications 3 hours
Thesis Option 18 Semester Hours
EEL 6971 Thesis 6 hours
Electives 12 hours
Non-Thesis Option 24 Semester Hours
Electives 24 hours
Total Hours Required for M.S.E.E. 30 or 36 Semester Hours
Controls/Power Track
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
EEL 5630 Digital Control Systems 3 hours
EEL 5173 Signal and System Analysis 3 hours
One course from two of the following tracks:
Communications
Digital Signal Processing
Electromagnetics
Electronics
Electro-optics
Solid State
Microelectronics (6 hours)
Electives in Controls
EEL 6621 Nonlinear Control Systems 3 hours
EEL 6671 Modern and Optimal Control Systems 3 hours
EEL 6674 Optimal Estimation for Control 3 hours
EEL 6617 Fundamentals of Modern
Multivariable Control 3 hours
EEL 6616 Adaptive Control 3 hours
EEL 6680 Advanced Topics in Modern
Control Systems 3 hours
Electives in Power
EEL 5245C Power Electronics I 3 hours
EEL 6208 Advanced Machines 3 hours
EEL 6255 Advanced Power Systems Analysis 3 hours
EEL 6269 Advanced Topics in Power Engineering 3 hours
EEL 6246 Power Electronics II 3 hours
Thesis Option 18 Semester Hours
EEL 6971 Thesis 6 hours
Electives 12 hours
Non-Thesis Option—24 Semester Hours
Electives 24 hours
Total Hours Required for M.S.E.E. 30 or 36 Semester Hours
Digital Signal Processing Track
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
EEL 4750 Digital Signal Processing
Fundamentals 3 hours
EEL 5513 Digital Signal Processing
Applications 3 hours
One course from two of the following tracks:
Communications
Controls/Power
Electromagnetics
Electronics
Electro-optics
Solid State
Microelectronics (6 hours)
Electives
EEL 6502 Adaptive Digital Signal Processing 3 hours
EEL 6505 Multidimensional Digital Processing 3 hours
EEL 6558 Advanced Topics in Digital Signal
Processing 3 hours
EEL 5820 Image Processing I 3 hours
EEL 6823 Image Processing II 3 hours
EEL 5825 Pattern Recognition 3 hours
Electromagnetics Track
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
EEL 6488 Electromagnetic Fields 3 hours
One of the following courses is required:
EEL 4436C Microwave Engineering 3 hours
EEL 5462C Antenna Analysis and Design 3 hours
EEL 5434 Microwave Circuits and Devices 3 hours
One course from two of the following tracks:
Communications
Controls/Power
Digital Signal Processing
Electronics
Electro-optics
Solid State
Microelectronics (6 hours)
Electives
EEL 5555C RF and Microwave Communications 3 hours
EEL 6463 Antenna Analysis and Design II 3 hours
EEL 6492 Advanced Topics in Electromagnetics
and Microwaves 3 hours
Thesis Option 18 Semester Hours
EEL 6971 Thesis 6 hours
Electives 12 hours
Non-Thesis Option 24 Semester Hours
Electives 24 hours
Total Hours Required for M.S.E.E. 30 or 36 Semester Hours
Electronics Track
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
EEL 6371 Advanced Electronics I 3 hours
One of the following courses is required:
EEL 5245C Power Electronics I 3 hours
EEL 5357 CMOS Analog and Digital IC Design 3 hours
One course from two of the following tracks:
Communications
Controls/Power
Digital Signal Processing
Electromagnetics
Electro-optics
Solid State
Microelectronics (6 hours)
Electives
EEL 5353 Semiconductor Device Modeling
and Simulation 3 hours
ENV 6558 Industrial Waste Treatment 3 hours
EEL 5370 Operational Amplifiers 3 hours
EEL 6354 Advanced Semiconductor Devices II 3 hours
EEL 6372 Advanced Topics in Electronics 3 hours
EEL 6246 Power Electronics II 3 hours
Thesis Option 18 Semester Hours
EEL 6971 Thesis 6 hours
Electives 12 hours
Non-Thesis Option 24 Semester Hours
Electives 24 hours
Total Hours Required for M.S.E.E. 30 or 36 Semester Hours
Electro-optics Track
Required Courses 15 Semester Hours Three of the following courses are required: ENV 6558 Industrial Waste Treatment 3 hours EEL 5441 Introduction to Wave Optics 3 hours EEL 6443 Electro-optics 3 hours EEL 6560 Laser Engineering 3 hours EEL 6561 Fourier Optics 3 hours EEL 5453 Geometrical Optics 3 hours One course from two of the following tracks: Communications Controls/Power Digital Signal Processing Electromagnetics Electronics Solid State Microelectronics (6 hours) Electives EEL 5563 Fiber Optics Communication 3 hours EEL 5451L Electro-optics Laboratory 3 hours EEL 6565 Infrared Technology 3 hours Thesis Option 18 Semester Hours EEL 6971 Thesis 6 hours Electives (9 hours) Non-Thesis Option 21 Semester Hours Electives (21 hours) Total Hours Required for M.S.E.E. 30 or 36 Semester Hours
Solid State and Microelectronics Track
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
EEL 5355C Fabrication of Solid-state Devices 3 hours
EEL 6354 Advanced Semiconductor Device I 3 hours
One course from two of the following tracks:
Communications
Controls/Power
Digital Signal Processing
Electromagnetics
Electronics
Electro-optics (6 hours)
Electives
EEL 5332C Thin Film Technology 3 hours
EEL 5353 Semiconductor Device Modeling
and Simulation 3 hours
EEL 5357 CMOS Analog and Digital IC Design 3 hours
EEL 5517 Surface Acoustic Wave Devices
and Systems 3 hours
EEL 5352 Semiconductor Material and
Device Characterization 3 hours
EEL 6354 Advanced Semiconductor Device II 3 hours
EEL 6338 Advanced Topics in Microelectronics 3 hours
Thesis Option 18 Semester Hours
EEL 6971 Thesis 6 hours
Electives 12 hours
Non-Thesis Option 24 Semester Hours
Electives 24 hours
Total Hours Required for M.S.E.E. 30 or 36 Semester Hours
Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is primarily intended for students with a master's degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline who wish to pursue a career in research or academia. Specializations include communications, digital signal processing/image processing, controls, electro-optics, electromagnetics, electronics, and solid-state/microelectronics.
Admission
Students must satisfy university requirements and have completed a master's
degree in electrical engineering or a closely related discipline, with a
minimum grade point average of 3.5 of a possible 4.0, and a minimum of 1100
on the combined verbal-quantitative sections of the General test of the
Graduate Record Examination. Admissions decisions using these results
and supplemental information are made by the graduate program coordinator.
Students are required to pass a qualifying examination within their first year of doctoral study. The student must then form a dissertation committee and submit an approved program of study before being allowed to continue with the doctoral program.
Degree Requirements
The Ph.D. degree requires a minimum of 81 semester hours of graduate
course work, 24 of which will be dissertation hours. Graduate course
work includes 5000 or higher level courses, with a maximum of 12 hours
of independent study. Up to 6 hours of 4000- level work are acceptable
if transferred from a master's degree program. At least 6 hours must be
taken outside the department while at UCF. There is a residency requirement
of two contiguous semesters in full-time graduate student status (minimum of 6 semester hours)
after acceptance to the graduate program at UCF. A program of study
must be developed with an advisory committee and meet with departmental
approval at the beginning of the Ph.D. program, at which time transfer
credit will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. The degree must be
completed within seven years from the date of entry to the doctoral program.
Transfer Credits
A limited number of credit hours may be transferred from a master's
degree toward these requirements, including a maximum of 6 hours of
4000-level courses; no 3000-level courses; and no courses with grades
less than "B."
Qualifying/Comprehensive Examination
The prospective doctoral student must take a written Qualifying Examination
before being admitted to full doctoral student status. This exam covers
relevant material typically learned at the undergraduate and graduate levels,
and serves to verify the student's capability and readiness for the Ph.D. program.
The written examination will consist of two separate tests given on two consecutive days. It is the policy of the department that any calculator used during the qualifying examination may not be used to store user-defined programs.
1. Fundamentals - This is a closed book four-hour examination on the fundamentals of electrical engineering. The student must pass four of the eight subject areas on the test:
Circuits Electromagnetic Fields Communications Electronics Controls/Power Physical Electronics Digital Systems Digital Signal Processing
2. Advanced - This is an open book four-hour examination in areas of advanced study of electrical engineering. The student must pass three of the eight areas listed below:
Communications Electro-Optics Digital Signal Processing Electromagnetics Controls/Power Physical Electronics Digital Systems Electronics
NOTE: The test on the fundamentals is closed book, and the advanced level is open book. At the advanced examination, tests and student notes are permitted, but published solution manuals for texts are not allowed.
Candidacy Examination
The Candidacy Examination evaluates the student's
preparation to undertake the
research in the student's dissertation topic. A
student may sit for the Candidacy Examination
upon: (1) Passing the Qualifying Examination; (2)
Completing all conditions placed as a
result thereof; and (3) Completing all but six (6)
credits or less of the courses prescribed in
the plan of study. The Candidacy Examination consists
of the following:
- A Candidacy Proposal developed by the student to identify the chosen area of research.
- An oral presentation of the Candidacy Proposal to the dissertation committee by the student.
- A written Candidacy Examination based on the student's chosen area of research may be required by the major professor. The format is determined by the major professor in consultation with the dissertation committee.
Upon successful completion of the Candidacy Examination, the student can be accepted into Candidacy status, allowing the student to enroll for dissertation credit hours.
The final step in the process is the Dissertation Defense Examination, which is an oral examination taken in defense of the written dissertation before the dissertation committee.
Dissertation Committee
The dissertation committee must consist of a minimum of five members:
three must be faculty members from within the Electrical and Computer
Engineering Department, and one must be from outside the College of
Engineering. The committee Chair must be a member of the department
graduate faculty approved to direct dissertations.
Graduate Certificates in Electrical Engineering
Juin J. Liou, Ph.D................................Graduate Program Coordinator
Certificates in Electrical Engineering
Office: ENGR 407, Phone: (407) 823-5339.
e-mail: jli@ece.engr.ucf.edu
Certificate in Antennas and Propagation
Antenna design and electromagnetic propagation is of great importance in several areas, such as radar, wireless communications, and remote sensing. This certificate program provides the knowledge and training needed for people to work in this area.
Required Courses 15 Semester Hours EEL 4436 Microwave Engineering 3 hours EEL 5432 Satellite Remote Sensing 3 hours EEL 5462C Antenna Analysis and Design 3 hours EEL 5547 Introduction to Radar Systems 3 hours EEL 6488 Electromagnetic Fields 3 hours
Certificate in Communications Systems
Every day we use a variety of modern communication systems and communication media, including the telephone, radio, television, electronic mail, and facsimile. Through these media we can communicate (nearly) instantaneously with people on different continents, transact our daily business, and receive information about developments and events of note that occur around the world. This certificate program provides the basic principles in the analysis and design of communication systems. After presentation of the background concepts of probability, random variables, and stochastic processes, students will be able to analyze existing or new communication systems. The fundamental elements of all communication systems (transmitter, channel, and receiver) will be thoroughly investigated and a number of practical communication systems will be discussed in detail.
Required Courses 9 Semester Hours EEL 5542 Random Processes I 3 hours EEL 6504 Communications Systems Design 3 hours EEL 6530 Communication Theory 3 hours
Certificate in Digital Signal Processing
Digital signal processing encompasses many types of applications, ranging from the processing of speech signals to the automatic recognition of characters in a scanned document. This certificate program provides students with a basic understanding of digital processing techniques by building on a formal foundation in sampling of analog signals, finite impulse response filters, and infinite impulse response filters.
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
EEL 4750 Digital Signal Processing Fundamentals 3 hours
EEL 5513 Digital Signal Processing Applications 3 hours
Any 2 of the following courses:
EEL 5820 Image Processing I 3 hours
EEL 6823 Image Processing II 3 hours
EEL 5825 Pattern Recognition 3 hours
EEL 6502 Adaptive Digital Signal Processing 3 hours
EEL 6505 Multidimensional Digital Processing 3 hours
EEL 6558 Advanced Topics in Digital Signal
Processing 3 hours
Certificate in Electronic Circuits
This certificate program emphasizes modern design practice for power electronics, CMOS-integrated circuits, computer-aided circuit simulation, semiconductor device modeling, advanced analog and digital circuits, and advanced machinery. The power electronics courses cover principles of power electronics, power semiconductor devices, inverter topologies, switch-mode and resonant dc-to-dc converters, cyclo-converters, and advanced topics (soft-switching techniques, small-signal modeling of PWM and resonant converters, control techniques, power factor correction circuits). Conventional analog circuits such as ideal and non-ideal OP-amps, active RC and switched-capacitor filters, non-linear and other functional circuits, frequency stability and compensation of OP-amps will also be included. For electronic circuit design, SPICE circuit simulation is an essential computer-aided design tool, and course work focuses on semiconductor device modeling for circuit simulation, illustration of semiconductor device physics, and design principles of advanced CMOS analog and digital circuits in mixed-signal integrated circuits. Extensive circuit simulation and design examples will be provided.
Required Courses—12 Semester Hours
EEL 5245C Power Electronics 3 hours
EEL 5357 CMOS Analog and Digital IC Design 3 hours
Any 2 of the following courses:
EEL 5353 Semiconductor Device Modeling
and Simulation 3 hours
EEL 5370 Operational Amplifiers 3 hours
EEL 6208 Advanced Machines 3 hours
EEL 6246 Power Electronics 3 hours
Master of Science in Computer Engineering
The Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering (M.S.Cp.E.) requires a baccalaureate degree in Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline from an approved institution. Admission requirements for regular status include a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) (A = 4.0) in the last 60 attempted hours of the undergraduate degree program and a minimum of 1000 in the quantitative and verbal portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). International students, except those who are from countries where English is the only official language or those who have earned a degree from an accredited American college or university, are required to submit a score of at least 213 (computer-based test) or 550 (paper-based test) on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).Students with a grade point average of less than 3.0 may be admitted on a trial program basis in some circumstances. Additional courses may also be required to correct any course deficiencies. Students should contact the ECE graduate program coordinator for further information.
Articulation
Undergraduate articulation courses may be
required for students with bachelor's
and/or master's degrees in fields other than
computer engineering. The articulation courses
will be determined by the graduate coordinator
in consultation with the student's advisor on
a case-by-case basis.
In general, all students must have had the following undergraduate program or equivalent before admission to graduate study:
Mathematics through differential equations (equivalent to MAC 2311, MAC 2312,
MAC 2313, MAP 2302)
College physics with calculus (equivalent to PHY 2048 and PHY 2049)
Computer organization (equivalent to EEL 4767C)
Probability and statistics (equivalent to STA 3032)
Numerical methods and matrix algebra (equivalent to EGN 3420)
Engineering data structures (equivalent to EEL 4851C)
Digital logic circuits (equivalent to EEL 3342C)
Computer design (equivalent to EEL 4767C)
Students without this background must take the appropriate course work. Courses taken to correct deficiencies cannot be used to satisfy minimum degree requirements.
Tracks in Computer Engineering
There are four tracks available
in the master's degree program in
Computer Engineering. They are:
Each track has a thesis option and a course work-only (nonthesis) option. The thesis option requires a minimum of 30 semester hours, including 6 hours of thesis registration. The nonthesis option requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of course work. Each option requires a minimum of 15 hours at the 6000 level. The actual program of study must be approved by an adviser prior to completing 9 hours of course work. A maximum of 9 semester hours of graduate course work taken prior to admission to the program can be used in a graduate degree program.
Thesis Option
This program requires 30 semester hours, at least 15 hours of which
must be at the 6000 level and will include 6 hours of thesis credit.
The prerequisites for the program are shown below. The Core requirements
for all students will be met by Required Courses. A program adviser and
committee must be selected prior to completing 9 hours of course work. Non-Core
courses taken before a student is in regular status and has a chair may
not be accepted toward the M.S.Cp.E. The entire graduate committee must
be appointed and a thesis abstract provided to them prior to registering
for thesis credit.
Non-Thesis Option
This option requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of course work
and is intended primarily for part-time students. Program requirements
are the same as for the thesis option except that the thesis requirement
is replaced by 12 hours of course work. Students are required to pass a
final comprehensive examination.
Required Courses (Core) 9 Semester Hours
EEL 5708 High Performance Computer
Architecture 3 hours
EEL 5874 Expert Systems and Knowledge
Engineering 3 hours
EEL 5881 Software Engineering I 3 hours
Computer Architecture Track
Thesis Option Core 9 hours EEL 6707 Parallel Processing 3 hours EEL 6763 Current Topics in Parallel Processing 3 hours EEL 6769 Parallel Knowledge Processing Systems 3 hours Electives (Selected in consultation with adviser) 6 hours Thesis 6 hours Total Hours Required for M.S.Cp.E. 30 Semester Hours NonThesis Option Core 9 hours EEL 6707 Parallel Processing 3 hours EEL 6763 Current Topics in Parallel Processing 3 hours EEL 6769 Parallel Knowledge Processing Systems 3 hours EEL 6883 Software Engineering II 3 hours Electives (selected in consultation with adviser) 15 hours Final Exam 0 hours Total Hours Required for M.S.Cp.E. 36 Semester Hours
Digital Systems Track
Thesis Option Core 9 hours EEL 6707 Parallel Processing 3 hours EEL 6763 Current Topics in Parallel Processing 3 hours Two courses in one of the following areas: Controls Digital Signal Processing, or Microelectronics 6 hours Electives (Selected in consultation with adviser) 3 hours Thesis 6 hours Total Hours Required for M.S.Cp.E. 30 Semester Hours NonThesis Option Core 9 hours EEL 6707 Parallel Processing 3 hours EEL 6763 Current Topics in Parallel Processing 3 hours EEL 6883 Software Engineering II 3 hours Three courses in one of the following areas: Controls Digital Signal Processing, or Microelectronics 9 hours Electives (Selected in consultation with adviser) 9 hours Final Exam 0 hours Total Hours Required for M.S.Cp.E. 36 Semester Hours
Knowledgebased Systems
Thesis Option
Core 9 hours
*EEL 4872 Engineering Applications of
Intelligent Systems 3 hours
EEL 6875 Engineering of Artificial
Intelligence Systems 3 hours
At least one of the following courses:
EEL 6876 Current Topics in AI in Engr. Systems 3 hours
EEL 6878 Modeling and Artificial Intelligence 3 hours
Electives (Selected in consultation with adviser) 6 hours
Thesis 6 hours
Total Hours Required for M.S.Cp.E. 30 Semester Hours
NonThesis Option
Core 9 hours
*EEL 4872 Engineering Applications of
Intelligent Systems 3 hours
EEL 6875 Engineering of Artificial
Intelligence Systems 3 hours
EEL 6876 Current Topics in Artificial
Intelligence in Engineering Systems 3 hours
EEL 6878 Modeling and Artificial Intelligence 3 hours
EEL 6883 Software Engineering II 3 hours
Electives (selected in consultation with adviser) 12 hours
Final Exam 0 hours
Total Hours Required for M.S.Cp.E. 36 Semester Hours
* If the student has taken this course or an equivalent as an undergraduate, then an elective, chosen in consultation with the adviser,
can be used to replace this course.
Thesis Option
Core 9 hours
EEL 6883 Software Engineering II 3 hours
At least one of the following courses:
EEL 6885 Software Engineering Quality
Assurance Methods 3 hours
EEL 6887 Software Engineering
Life-Cycle Control 3 hours
EEL 6897 Software Development for Real-Time
Engineering Systems 3 hours
Electives (selected in consultation with adviser) 9 hours
Thesis 6 hours
Total Hours Required for M.S.Cp.E. 30 Semester Hours
NonThesis Option
Core 9 hours
EEL 6883 Software Engineering II (3 hours)
At least two of the following courses:
EEL 6885 Software Engineering Quality
Assurance Methods 6 hours
EEL 6887 Software Engineering Life-Cycle
Control 6 hours
EEL 6897 Software Development for Real-Time
Engineering Systems 6 hours
Electives (selected in consultation with adviser) 18 hours
Final Exam 0 hours
Total Hours Required for M.S.Cp.E. 36 Semester Hours
Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is primarily intended for students with a master's degree in Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline who wish to pursue a career in research or academia. Specializations include digital systems, computer architecture, software engineering, intelligent systems, image processing, computer networks, and simulation systems.
Admission
Students must satisfy university requirements and
have completed a master's degree
in Computer Engineering or a closely related discipline,
with a minimum grade point
average (GPA) of 3.5 of a possible 4.0, and a minimum of
1100 on the combined scores
of verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE).
Admissions decisions using these results and supplemental information are made by the departmental program coordinator.
Students are required to pass a Qualifying Examination. Then the student must form a dissertation committee and submit an approved program of study before being admitted to degree-seeking status.
Degree Requirements
The Ph.D. degree requires a minimum of 81 semester hours of graduate
course work, 24 of which must be dissertation hours. Graduate course work
includes 5000 or higher level courses, with a maximum of 12 hours of
independent study. Up to 6 hours of 4000 level work are acceptable if
transferred from a master's degree program. At least 6 hours must be taken outside
the department while at UCF. There is a residency requirement of two
contiguous semesters in full-time graduate student
status (minimum of 6 semester hours) after acceptance to the graduate
program at UCF. A program of study must be developed with an advisory
committee and meet with departmental approval at the beginning of the
Ph.D. program, at which time transfer credit will be evaluated on a
course-by-course basis. The degree must be completed within seven years
from the entry date to the doctoral program.
Transfer Credits
Up to 36 credit hours may be transferred from a master's
degree toward these requirements, including a maximum of 6
hours of 4000-level courses; no 3000-level courses; and no
courses with grades less than "B."
Qualifying/Comprehensive Examinations
The prospective doctoral student must take a written Qualifying
Examination before being admitted to full doctoral student status.
This exam covers relevant material typically learned at the
undergraduate and graduate levels, and serves to verify the student’s
capability and readiness for the Ph.D. program.
This examination consists of two days of written examinations with an optional third day for an oral examination. The oral examination will be held approximately within two weeks of the written examination and is at the option of Computer Engineering Examination Committee. The exam will be offered twice per year, in April and in November.
The written exam will consist of two separate tests given on two consecutive days.
Day #1 Fundamentals of Computer Engineering (4 hours)
The student must pass an examination in the following areas:
Digital Systems and Computer Architecture
Software Engineering
Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Methods
The examination is closed-book and notes, with two
8 1/2 x 11 handwritten
reference sheets permitted. No stored program
calculators are permitted.
Day #2 Advanced Concepts in Computer Engineering (4 hours)
The student must pass an examination in the following areas:
Advanced Software Engineering
Digital Systems and Computer Architecture
In addition, the student must select (at the time of the examination) and pass an examination in one of the following areas:
Analog Electronics Electromagnetics
Communications Electro-optics
Controls Knowledge-based Systems
Digital Signal Processing Physical Electronics
This exam will be open book. It is the policy of the
ECE department that any calculator used during the
qualifying examination may not be used to store user-defined
programs.
Candidacy Examination
The Candidacy Examination evaluates the student's
preparation to undertake the
research in the student's dissertation topic. A
student may sit for the Candidacy Examination
upon: (1) Passing the Qualifying Examination; (2)
Completing all conditions placed as a
result thereof; and (3) Completing all but six (6)
credits or less of the courses prescribed in
the plan of study. The Candidacy Examination consists
of the following:
- A Candidacy Proposal developed by the student to identify the chosen area of research.
- An oral presentation of the Candidacy Proposal to the dissertation committee by the student.
- A written Candidacy Examination based on the student's chosen area of research may be required by the major professor. The format is determined by the major professor in consultation with the dissertation committee.
The final step in the process is the Dissertation Defense Examination, which is an oral examination taken in defense of the written dissertation before the dissertation committee.
Dissertation Committee
The dissertation committee must consist of a minimum of five members:
three must be faculty members from within the Electrical and Computer
Engineering Department, and one must be from outside the College
of Engineering. The Committee Chair must be a member of the department
graduate faculty approved to direct dissertations.
Graduate Certificates in Computer Engineering
Gwen Walton, Ph.D.................................Graduate Program Coordinator
Certificates in Computer Engineering
Office: ENGR 407, Phone: (407) 823-3276,
e-mail: gwalton@mail.ucf.edu
Certificate in Software Engineering
The current shortage of computer engineers in the United States has been recently described by many in the industry and government as a shortage of crisis proportion. This certificate program provides students with a level of proficiency in software engineering that satisfies the needs of industry.
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
EEL 5881 Software Engineering I 3 hours
EEL 5XXX Software Requirements Engineering 3 hours
EEL 6887 Software Engineering Life-Cycle Control 3 hours
EEL 6XXX Software Engineering Architecture
and Design 3 hours
Certificate in Software-Intensive Systems
Due to rapid technological development and changes in software engineering, several important application areas, including real-time systems, computer networking, computer graphics, real-time simulation, and intelligent systems, require significant knowledge that is application-specific. This certificate program directly addresses these needs by providing the opportunity for students to pursue their individual interests as well as meet the needs of industry.
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
EEL 5881 Software Engineering I 3 hours
EEL 6883 Software Engineering II 3 hours
Any 2 of the following courses:
EEL 5771C Engineering Applications of
Computer Graphics 3 hours
EEL 5874 Expert Systems and Knowledge
Engineering 3 hours
EEL 6785 Computer Network Design Methods 3 hours
EEL 6885 Software Engineering Quality Assurance 3 hours
EEL 6887 Software Engineering Life-Cycle Control 3 hours
EEL 6895 Current Issues in Real-Time Simulation 3 hours
EEL 6897 Software Development for Real-Time
Engineering Systems 3 hours
Industrial Engineering and Management Systems
Charles H. Reilly..........................................Chair of Department Linda C. Malone...................................Graduate Program Coordinator Office: ENGR 307B, Phone: (407) 823-2204, E-mail: malone@mail.ucf.eduThe department's graduate programs have been developed to support the emergence of the Central Florida area as one of the national centers of high technology as well as supporting the diverse service industries in the region. In addition to the Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering, the original master's degree offerings included the Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.) degree and the Master of Science (M.S.) degree with options in Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Engineering Management, and Operations Research. In 1984, the department began offering the nationally unique M.S. degree options in Simulation Systems, which are now the Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Option and the Simulation Modeling and Analysis Option. These tracks were specifically developed to support the Center of Excellence in Simulation and Training established in the Central Florida region. In 1989, the department received permission to offer Florida's first graduate degree track in Product Assurance Engineering. This track serves the increasing demand for individuals trained in the areas of productivity and quality. In 1996, the department was granted permission to offer a track in Human Engineering/Ergonomics to support the growing need for considering the role of the human in the design and operation of systems. In addition, the Manufacturing Engineering track was refocused to Precision Engineering and Manufacturing that focuses on manufacturing processes that have tight tolerances and demand high precision in manufacturing operations. The Computer Integrated Manufacturing track was expanded to Manufacturing Systems. Graduate student enrollment includes approximately 350 master's-level students and 80 doctoral students.Faculty John E. Biegel, Ph.D., P.E.......................Professor Yasser A. Hosni, Ph.D., P.E......................Professor Charles H. Reilly, Ph.D................Chair and Professor George F. Schrader, Ph.D., P.E..........Professor Emeritus Gary E. Whitehouse, Ph.D., P.E....................Provost, Academic Vice President, and Professor
Robert L. Armacost, D.Sc...............Associate Professor Ahmad K. Elshennawy Ph.D., C.Q.E.......Associate Professor Robert L. Hoekstra, Ph.D...............Associate Professor Gene C.H. Lee, Ph.D.,P.E...............Associate Professor Pamela R. McCauley-Bell, Ph.D..........Associate Professor Linda C. Malone, Ph.D..................Associate Professor Mansooreh Mollaghasemi, Ph.D..........Associate Professor Michael A. Mullens, Ph.D...............Associate Professor Julia J.A. Pet-Edwards, Ph.D...........Associate Professor James M. Ragusa, D.B.A.................Associate Professor Jose A. Sepulveda, Ph.D., P.E..........Associate Professor Kay M. Stanney, Ph.D...................Associate Professor
Timothy G. Kotnour, Ph.D...............Assistant Professor Michael D. Proctor, Ph.D...............Assistant Professor William J. Thompson, Ph.D............Executive Officer and Assistant Professor
Supporting this diverse educational program is a departmental sponsored research base of well over $2.0 million, which places the department within the top ten nationally ranked industrial engineering departments in external support. The department's emergence as one of America's leading research units began in 1987 with a multi-year grant from the Florida High Technology and Industry Council. Funding was used to form a consortium from among the General Electric Company, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and UCF's Industrial Engineering Department to support the development of an Intelligent Simulation Training System (ISTS) to train air traffic controllers. State funding continues to support follow-on research to produce new knowledge about generic Intelligent Simulation and Training Systems.
In 1988, the department became one of the participants in a multi-year research effort involving the University of Oregon and the Florida Solar Energy Center, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy to define how to achieve energy efficient, affordable industrialized housing in the 21st Century. In 1989, the department became part of a multi-year effort with NASA to improve the efficiency and productivity of space shuttle processing operations. In 1990, the department was selected to offer an M.S. in Engineering Management to selected NASA engineers at the Kennedy Space Center. The program has recently been expanded to include contractor employees at Kennedy Space Center.
In 1993, the department acquired the NASA funded Multimedia Applications Laboratory that conducts research on how knowledge based systems interfaced with multimedia software and hardware can provide intelligent information search, retrieval, and display. In the same year, a new major research effort began that involved the development of non-polluting alternative fuels that use mixtures of hydrogen and methane. Systemwide considerations include research in optimization of engine design and performance as well as development of the infrastructure to support alternative fuels.
Simulation-related research continues to be a major effort. The simulation research is very broad ranging from development of models for time/space interactions to validation of man-in-the-loop simulations. Research supported by the U.S. Army involves the effectiveness of training simulations and the evaluation of distributed interactive simulation. Human engineering and ergonomics research activities include several studies of human computer interaction, particularly with respect to virtual reality applications as well as studies of cumulative trauma disorders. Several recent studies have addressed the problem of resource constrained project scheduling and have focused on algorithmic improvements, identification ofoptimality in stochastic networks, and risk in project scheduling. Research funding from the U.S. Coast Guard supported a risk analysis of the International Ice Patrol and Department of Transportation mandates led to industry supported risk analyses of highway transportation of hazardous fuels.
The department has been recognized for its outstanding performance. In 1993, it was named the 1993 Public Organization of the Year for "world class leadership qualities and professional contributions to engineering education and research" by the Central Florida Joint Council of Engineering Societies. The department also received the Davis Productivity Award presented by the Florida Council of 100, Inc. and Florida Tax Watch, Inc. for its leading edge application of Total Quality Management approach to the continuous improvement of student learning. The department recently has been designated as one of the seven schools where U.S. Army officers are sent to receive advanced civil schooling at the M.S. and Ph.D. levels in Operations Research and Simulation.
All faculty have terminal degrees in a broad range of disciplines supporting Industrial Engineering, including Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Engineering Management, Statistics, and Business Administration. All faculty are student-oriented and heavily involved in teaching and research.
UCF IEMS graduate degrees provide great value. Our graduates have obtained positions at Lockheed Martin, Cirent Technologies (AT&T), Walt Disney World, Sabre Decision Technologies, NASA, Rockwell, Oracle, Harris, Deloite Touche, Arthur Andersen, and many other companies. Ph.D. graduates are on faculties at Old Dominion, East Carolina, Oklahoma, and Arizona State Universities among others, as well as in research and management positions in industry and government.
Degree Programs
The Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems
offers a Master of Science in Engineering degree in Industrial
Engineering (M.S.I.E.) and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree with tracks
in Engineering Management, Human Engineering/Ergonomics, Operations Research,
Manufacturing Systems, Precision Engineering and Manufacturing,
Product Assurance Engineering, Interactive Simulation and Training Systems,
and Simulation Modeling and Analysis; and the Doctor
of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Industrial Engineering.
Master's Program Admission Requirements
Students must satisfy the following criteria: Minimum score of
213 (computer-based test) or 550 (paper-based test) on the
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) (only applicants whose
native language is not English, except for those
completing a Bachelor's degree where the course of study was
presented in English); and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60
attempted semester hours of undergraduate studies or a minimum GRE
score of 1000 combined verbal-quantitative portion along
with a minimum GPA of 2.8 in the last 60 attempted semester
hours of undergraduate studies. All students must complete the
GRE regardless of GPA. Students who do not meet all of the criteria
may be admitted on a conditional basis and be required
to demonstrate acceptable performance (minimum GPA of 3.25) in a
9-hour trial program of graduate courses.
Master's Degree Requirements
The Master of Science in Industrial Engineering degree
requires an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering. It
is offered as a 30 semester hour program that includes a thesis.
The Master of Science tracks require an undergraduate degree
in engineering (or a closely related discipline) and are available
with thesis (30 semester hours) or without thesis (36
semester hours).
A program of study, satisfying the requirements of a departmental discipline, must be developed with a faculty adviser and meet with departmental approval. Required courses vary from 15 to 24 semester hours depending on the program and are supplemented by electives that may include courses offered by other departments. A student with an undergraduate degree outside of the selected departmental discipline may be required to satisfy an articulation program. Many of the graduate courses offered by the IEMS Department or required in the MSIE/MS programs (except for those with laboratories) are offered on the Florida Engineering Educational Delivery System (FEEDS) providing videotape versions available at the remote campuses, KSC, and other industrial/academic sites. Thesis students conduct an oral defense of their theses. Non-thesis students must pass an oral comprehensive examination at the end of their program of study. Most students working full time and many on assistantships take six hours per semester to satisfy the university's requirement for full-time status. At that rate, the program can be completed in six semesters (five with thesis option). However, students with more time available and an early start on a thesis can finish the program in one year (three semesters).
Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.)
Industrial Engineering focuses on a total systems approach to optimize operations in manufacturing and service industries. Industrial engineers use many different analytical approaches to improve productivity and quality of working life while reducing operating costs. UCF awards the Master of Science in Industrial Engineering degree. This degree requires a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering as a prerequisite. The MSIE curriculum builds on the undergraduate IE degree to develop a stronger systems focus and analytical capability.
Required Courses 24 Semester Hours EIN 5140 Project Engineering 3 hours EIN 5602C Expert Systems in Industrial Engineering 3 hours EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economics Analysis 3 hours ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation 3 hours ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods 3 hours ESI 6427 Linear Programming and Extensions 3 hours EIN 6971 Thesis (required) 6 hours Electives 6 Semester Hours Total Hours Required for M.S.I.E. 30 Semester Hours
Master of Science
Engineering Management Track
Engineering Management focuses on effective decision making in engineering and technological organizations. Addressing the needs of engineers and scientists moving into management positions, Engineering Management complements their technical backgrounds with the human aspects, organizational and financial issues, project considerations, resource allocation, and extended analytical tools required for effective decision making and program management. This program is designed for technically qualified individuals who plan to assume a management role in project or program-oriented environments in industry or government. It provides the analytical, organizational, and managerial skills to bridge the gap between a technical specialty and technical management.
Prerequisites
Mathematics through Calculus III (MAC 2313)
High level computer language and microcomputer familiarity
Required Courses 24 Semester Hours
EIN 5108 The Environment of Technical
Organizations 3 hours
EIN 5117 Management Information Systems 3 hours
EIN 5140 Project Engineering 3 hours
EIN 6322 Engineering Management 3 hours
EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis 3 hours
ESI 5316 Operations Research 3 hours
STA 5156 Probability and Statistics for Engineers 3 hours
Thesis Option 6 Semester Hours
EIN 6971 Thesis 6 hours
Non-Thesis Option 12 Semester Hours
Electives 12 hours
Total Hours Required for M.S. 30-36 Semester Hours
Human Engineering/Ergonomics Track
As technology has become more sophisticated, the need for designing for the human user has become more difficult and even more important. Human Engineering and Ergonomics assists in ensuring that as technology advances, the abilities, limitations, and needs of humans are considered in the system design. This not only supports the needs of the user, it also optimizes the efficiency and usability of the system designed. Traditionally, ergonomics has been associated with biomechanical issues and work measurement and performance issues in physical system design, as well as occupational and industrial safety. The broader focus of human engineering encompasses those issues as well as incorporating the reaction and effectiveness of human interaction with systems, both physical systems and virtual systems such as computer based models. This option is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in engineering or a closely related discipline. The program is designed to provide the student with the necessary knowledge in Human Engineering and Ergonomics to effectively design tasks, industrial systems and work environments which maximize human performance, safety, and overall productivity.
Prerequisites
Mathematics through Calculus III (MAC 2313)
Work Measurement and Design (EIN 3314C)
Probability and Statistics for Engineers (STA 3032 or equivalent)*
Human Engineering (EIN 4243C or equivalent)**
* May be satisfied by taking STA 5156 as part of program
of study as an elective.
** Undergraduate course may be included in program of
study as an elective.
Required Courses 18 Semester Hours
EIN 5248C Ergonomics 3 hours
EIN 6215 System Safety Engineering and Management 3 hours
EIN 6249C Biomechanics 3 hours
EIN 6258 Human-Computer Interaction 3 hours
EIN 6270C Work Physiology 3 hours
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods
(can substitute PSY 6216
Advanced Research Methodology I) 3 hours
Human Performance/Perception
Restricted Elective 3 Semester Hours Select one of the following courses: EXP 5208 Sensation and Perception 3 hours EXP 5256 Human Factors I 3 hours EXP 6255 Human Performance 3 hours EXP 6506 Human Cognition and Learning 3 hours Thesis Option 9 Semester Hours EIN 6971 Thesis 6 hours Electives 3 hours Non-Thesis Option 15 Semester Hours Electives 15 hours Total Hours Required for M.S. 30-36 Semester Hours
Interactive Simulation and Training Systems Track
The Interactive Simulation and Training Systems track focuses on providing a fundamental understanding of significant topics relative to systems, requirements, design, development and use of such systems for knowledge transfer in the technical environment. Additionally, the Interactive Simulation and Training Systems track addresses the evolving and multiple discipline application of interactive simulation by providing a wealth of electives to support development of individual student interests and talents. In conjunction with industrial organizations involved in simulation in the Central Florida region, military organizations, UCF's Institute for Simulation and Training and other governmental organizations, the program provides exposure to both military and commercial interactive simulations and training systems.
The track emphasis is on the application and development of interactive simulations and training systems to meet various requirements to include but not limited to simulators, skill trainers, organizational learning systems, computer and web-based interactive simulation systems and other novel interactive simulation efforts. The Interactive Simulation and Training Systems curriculum prepares individuals with an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, education, psychology, mathematics or other related disciplines for careers in simulation, focusing particularly on the interactive simulation and training systems industries.
Prerequisites
Computer programming capability
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Probability and Statistics for Engineers (STA 2032 and EIN 4221)*
* May be satisfied by taking STA 5156 as part of program of study as an elective
Required Courses 15 Semester Hours
EIN 5255C Interactive Simulation 3 hours
EIN 6317 Training Systems Engineering 3 hours
EIN 6645 Modeling and Simulation of Real
Time Processes 3 hours
EIN 6647 Interactive Simulation 3 hours
EIN 6649 Intelligent Simulation Training
Systems Design 3 hours
Restricted Elective 3 Semester Hours
Select one of the following:
EIN 6524 Simulation Modeling Paradigms 3 hours
ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation 3 hours
ESI 6532 Object-Oriented Simulation 3 hours
ESI 6546 Process Simulation 3 hours
Thesis Option 12 Semester Hours
EIN 6971 Thesis 6 hours
Electives 6 hours
Non-Thesis Option 18 Semester Hours
Electives 18 hours
Total Hours Required for M.S. 30-36 Semester Hours
Manufacturing Systems Track
The design and operation of manufacturing systems requires a broad knowledge of manufacturing processes and systems, an understanding of the information base required for effective system operation, and the integration of information with those processes and systems to improve productivity. The Manufacturing Systems graduate program provides that basic knowledge and supports education in new manufacturing concepts such as concurrent design and manufacturing, the virtual factory, and agile manufacturing. The Manufacturing Systems track is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in engineering, mathematics, computer science, or allied fields. With proper selection of electives, the program can focus on engineering aspects, operational aspects, or managerial aspects of manufacturing systems.
Prerequisites
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Engineering Economic Analysis (EGN 3613)*
Probability and Statistics for Engineers (STA 3032 or equivalent)**
Manufacturing Engineering (EIN 4391C or equivalent)***
* May be satisfied by taking EIN 6357 or EIN 5356 as part of program of study as an elective
** May be satisfied by taking STA 5156 as part of program of study as an elective
*** Undergraduate course may be included in program of study as an elective
Required Courses 15 Semester Hours
EIN 5368C Integrated Factory Automation
Systems 3 hours
EIN 5392C Manufacturing Systems Engineering 3 hours
EIN 6330 Quality Control in Automation 3 hours
EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control 3 hours
EIN 6399 Concurrent Engineering 3 hours
Thesis Option 15 Semester Hours
EIN 6971 Thesis 6 hours
Electives 9 hours
Non-Thesis Option 21 Semester Hours
Electives 21 hours
Total Hours Required for M.S. 30-36 Semester Hours
Operations Research Track
Operations Research uses mathematics and computer-based systems to model operational processes and decisions in order to develop and evaluate alternatives that will lead to gains in efficiency and effectiveness. Drawing on probability, statistics, simulation, optimization, and stochastic processes, Operations Research provides many of the analytic tools used by industrial engineers as well as by other analysts to improve processes, decision making, and management by individuals and organizations. This track is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in engineering, mathematics, or science. The Operations Research curriculum builds on an undergraduate engineering, mathematics, or science degree to develop a strong modeling and analytical capability to improve processes and decision making.
Prerequisites
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Probability and Statistics for Engineers (STA 3032)*
Operations Research (ESI 4312)*
Higher level computer programming and microcomputer familiarity
* These requirements may be met by taking STA 5156 and ESI 5316 as part of the program of study.
Required Courses 21 Semester Hours
ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation 3 hours
ESI 6427 Linear Programming and Extensions 3 hours
ESI 6437 Nonlinear Programming and
Dynamic Programming OR 3 hours
ESI 6448 Network Analysis and Integer
Programming 3 hours
ESI 6358 Decision Analysis 3 hours
ESI 6247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods
(can substitute STA 5205
- Experimental Design) 3 hours
STA 6236 Regression Analysis 3 hours
STA 5825 Stochastic Processes and Applied
Probability Theory 3 hours
Thesis Option 9 Semester Hours
EIN 6971 Thesis 6 hours
Electives 3 hours
Non-Thesis Option 15 Semester Hours
Electives 15 hours
Total Hours Required for M.S. 30-36 Semester Hours
Precision Engineering and Manufacturing Track
Precision Engineering and Manufacturing focuses on examining and evaluating machine performance for the purpose of producing components or parts with high quality. The objective of the Precision Engineering and Manufacturing program is to provide a comprehensive educational base in fundamental manufacturing techniques and emerging aspects of manufacturing processes for products that have tighter tolerances and demand high precision in manufacturing operations. Precision manufacturing is generally associated with high technology industries and matches with the needs of many of the firms in Florida's "high-tech corridor." The objective of the program is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the need for and the ability to develop and implement manufacturing processes for an increasing number of products that have tighter tolerances and demand precision in the manufacturing operations. The program focuses on precision and nontraditional manufacturing processes to provide this capability. This option is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline. Within the Precision Engineering and Manufacturing option is a focused area of study that involves the one-off manufacturing of high performance internal combustion engines. This program involves internal combustion engine design and optimization, and has a strong laboratory and experience focus that includes an internship in a high performance engine environment.
Prerequisites
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Engineering Economic Analysis (EGN 3613)*
Probability and Statistics for Engineers (STA 3032 or equivalent)**
Manufacturing Engineering (EIN 4391C or equivalent)***
* May be satisfied by taking EIN 6357 or EIN 5356 as part of program of study as an elective
** May be satisfied by taking STA 5156 as part of program of study as an elective
*** Undergraduate course may be included in program of study as an elective
Required Courses 15 Semester Hours
EGN 5855C Metrology 3 hours
EIN 5392C Manufacturing Systems Engineering 3 hours
EIN 5607C Computer Control of Manufacturing
Systems 3 hours
EIN 6398 Advanced and Nontraditional
Manufacturing Processes 3 hours