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)
College Administration
M. P. Wanielista, Ph.D., P.E..........................Dean D. R. Reinhart, Ph.D., P.E..................Associate Dean R. N. Miller, Ph.D., P.E....................Associate Dean J. A. Sepulveda, Ph.D., P.E...Director of Graduate Affairs James K. Beck, Ph.D......Director of Undergraduate Affairs
Programs in Engineering
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)Civil Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Engineering Sciences
Structures and Foundations
Transportation Systems Engineering
Water Resources Engineering
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE)
Computer Architecture
Communications
Computer Engineering
Controls
Digital Signal Processing
Digital Systems
Electrical Engineering
Electromagnetics
Electronics
Electro-Optics
Knowledge-based Systems
Microelectronics
Optical Science and Engineering
Software Engineering
Department of Industrial Engineering and Management Systems (IEMS)
Engineering Management
Human Engineering/Ergonomics
Industrial Engineering
Manufacturing Systems
Operations Research
Precision Engineering and Manufacturing
Product Assurance Engineering
Simulation Modeling and Analysis
Simulators and Training Systems
Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE)
Aerospace Systems
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Systems
Thermo-Fluids
Mechanical Engineering
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 departmental program coordinators in making admissions decisions.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 III (MAC 3313).
- 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 550 on the TOEFL test.
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.
College Degree Requirements
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 post-baccalaureate 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.
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.
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 post-baccalaureate 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 Department
Roger L. Wayson........................Program Coordinator
Office: ENGR 115, Phone: (407) 823-2480,
e-mail: wayson@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
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
Y. A. Yousef, Ph.D., P.E.........................Professor
H. M. Al-Deek, Ph.D....................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. Mirmiran, Ph.D., P.E................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
M. B. Chopra, Ph.D.....................Assistant Professor
S. M. El-Tawil, Ph.D...................Assistant Professor
F. N. Nnadi, Ph.D......................Assistant Professor
U. O. Onyemelukwe, Ph.D................Assistant Professor
A. A. Randall, Ph.D., P.E..............Assistant Professor
Civil Engineering
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 three options for the master's degree programs: the thesis option, the research report 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 research report option is available in the M.S.Env.E. and M.S. (Environmental Engineering Sciences) programs only and requires a research report that is equivalent to 3 hours out of a total of 33 hours. This option is primarily suitable for part-time, nonresident students. The research report should meet thesis publication guidelines.
The non-thesis option is available in the M.S.C.E., M.S. (Structures and Foundations), M.S. (Transportation Systems Engineering), and M.S. (Water Resources Engineering) programs only and requires 36 coursework hours and a comprehensive examination that may be oral or written at the discretion of the student's advisor and committee. This option is available 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 field of engineering. 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 advisor.
Required Courses 15 Semester Hours
Take any three of the following courses:
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
CEG 6115 Foundation Engineering 3 hours
CEG 5015 Geotechnical Engineering II 3 hours
CEG 5700 Geo-Environmental Engineering 3 hours
Take two courses from among:
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:
Elective Sub-Discipline 9 or 21 Semester Hours
Take three courses with a thesis, or seven courses without
a thesis from among:
Structural and Geotechnical Engineering
Any of the structural/geotechnical courses
not taken as required 3 hours each
CEG 6065 Soil Dynamics 3 hours
CEG 6317 Advanced Geotechnical Engineering 3 hours
CES 5821 Masonry and Timber Design 3 hours
CES 5325 Bridge Engineering 3 hours
CES 6715 Prestressed Concrete Structures 3 hours
CES 6230 Advanced Structural Mechanics 3 hours
CES 6840 Composite Steel Concrete Structures 3 hours
CES 6116 Finite Element Structural Analysis 3 hours
CES 6170 Boundary Elements in Civil
Engineering 3 hours
CES 6209 Dynamics of Structures 3 hours
CES 6220 Wind and Earthquake Engineering 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
The transportation course not taken as required 3 hours
CGN 6655 Regional Planning, Design,
and Systems 3 hours
TTE 5205 Highway Capacity 3 hours
TTE 5315 Transportation 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
Any of the water resources courses
not taken as required 3 hours each
CWR 6126 Groundwater Modeling 3 hours
CWR 6535 Modeling Water Resources Systems 3 hours
CWR 6236 River Engineering and Sediment
Transport 3 hours
CWR 6102 Advanced Hydrology 3 hours
Thesis 6 Semester Hours
Total Hours Required for M.S.C.E. 30 or 36 Semester Hours
Master of Science in Structures and Foundations
The 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 advisor and must have background or articulation course work to include:
Prerequisites
Structural Analysis I (CES 4100)
Structural Analysis II (CES 4101)
Concrete Structures (CES 4702)
Steel Structures (CES 4605)
Geotechnical Engineering I (CEG 4101C)
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 Elements in
Civil Engineering 3 hours
TTE 5835 Pavement Design 3 hours
Sub-Group B: Structural Engineering
CES 5821 Masonry and Timber Design 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 6230 Advanced Structural Mechanics 3 hours
CES 6840 Composite Steel Concrete Structures 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 6910 Research in Structural Engineering 3 hours
Thesis 6 Semester Hours
Total Hours Required for M.S. 30 or 36 Semester Hours
Master of Science in Transportation Systems Engineering
The Department offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Transportation Systems Engineering to 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 (EIN 2032)
Engineering Economic Analysis (EGN 3613)
Transportation Engineering (TTE 4004)
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAC 2311,
2312, 2313; MAP 2302)
Physics I with Calculus (PHY 2048)
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 5315 Transportation Safety Analysis 3 hours
TTE 5205 Highway Capacity 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
Master of Science in Water Resources Engineering
The Water Resources Engineering program is offered to students with appropriate baccalaureate backgrounds and should include the following articulation course work. Each student must have an individual program of study approved by their faculty committee.
Prerequisites
Geotechnical Engineering (CEG 4101C)
Probability and Statistics for Engineers (EIN 2032)
Hydrology (CWR 4101C)
Hydraulics (CWR 4203C)
Engineering Economic Analysis (EGN 3613)
Required Courses 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 6126 Groundwater Modeling OR 3 hours
CWR 6535 Modeling Water Resources Systems 3 hours
Elective Courses 15 or 21 Semester Hours
CWR 6126 or CWR 6535 if not taken as required 3 hours
CWR 6236 River Engineering and Sediment
Transport 3 hours
CWR 6102 Advanced Hydrology 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
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 field of engineering. The degree requires 30 semester hours of acceptable graduate work which includes a thesis (6 semester hours), or 33 semester hours of acceptable graduate work which includes a research report (3 semester hours). The student develops an individual program of study with a faculty advisor.
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 3 hours ENV 6558 Industrial Waste Treatment OR 3 hours ENV 6347 Hazardous Waste Treatment 3 hours ENV 6106 Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling OR 3 hours ENV 6126 Design of Air Pollution Controls 3 hours Elective Courses 9 or 15 Semester HoursCourses 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
Any of the appropriate ENV graduate-level courses (5000 or 6000) with the consent of the student's advisor 3 hours eachWater Resources
Any of the appropriate CWR graduate-level courses (5000 or 6000) with the consent of the student's advisor 3 hours each
Thesis or Research Report 6 or 3 Semester Hours Total Hours Required for M.S.Env.E. 30 or 33 Semester Hours
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering Sciences
This option is offered to students with appropriate science baccalaureate degrees. The student entering this program should have background (or articulation course work) in the following areas:
Prerequisites
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAC 2311, 2312, 2313; MAP 2302)
Physics with Calculus (PHY 2048)
Chemistry Fundamentals (CHM 2045, 2046, 2046L)
Engineering Fluid Mechanics (CWR 3201)
Engineering and the Environment (EGN 3704)
FORTRAN Programming (CGS 3422)
Engineering Economics (EGN 3613)
Probability and Statistics for Engineers (EIN 2032)
Environmental Engineering-Process Design (ENV 4561)
Chemical Process Control (EES 4202C)
Biological Process Control (EES 4111C)
Air Pollution (ENV 4121C)
Hydrology (CWR 4101C)
Hydraulics (CWR 4203C)
Solid Waste (ENV 4341) [This course may be used in Program
of Study with advisor's consent.]
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours
CWR 5545 Water Resources Engineering OR 3 hours
CWR 6235 Open Channel Hydraulics OR 3 hours
CWR 6125 Groundwater Hydrology 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 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 Env Analysis Transportation
Systems OR 3 hours
ENV 6615 Receiving Water Impacts OR 3 hours
ENV 6519 Aquatic Chemical Processes 3 hours
Elective Courses 12 or 18 Semester Hours
Any of the appropriate ENV or CWR graduate-level courses
(5000 or 6000) with the consent of the student's advisor
3 hours each
Research Report or Thesis 3 or 6 Semester Hours
Total Hours Required for M.S. 30 or 33 Semester Hours
Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering or
Environmental
Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is primarily
intended for a student with 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. In addition, the student must pass a
Ph.D. Qualifying Examination in one of the departmental
disciplines. This examination is normally 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 will be from
courses taken outside the Department. A maximum of 36
semester hours, including 6 thesis hours, may be transferred
from a master's degree toward these requirements. An additional 9
semester hours of post-master's work may be transferred.
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 coursework and consists
of a written portion and an oral presentation of a research
proposal. A copy of this 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.
Electrical and Computer Engineering Department
Parveen F. Wahid.......................Program Coordinator Office: ENGR 407, Phone: (407) 823-3027, e-mail: pfw@ece.engr.ucf.edu
C. S. Bauer, Ph.D., P.E..........................Professor
G. D. Boreman, Ph.D., P.E........................Professor
C. G. Christodoulou, Ph.D........................Professor
A. J. Gonzalez, Ph.D., P.E.......................Professor
J. J. Liou, Ph.D.................................Professor
D. C. Malocha, Ph.D., P.E........................Professor
W. B. Mikhael, Ph.D....................Chair and Professor
M. G. Moharam, Ph.D..............................Professor
H. R. Myler, Ph.D., P.E..........................Professor
R. L. Phillips, Ph.D.............................Professor
M. J. Soileau, Ph.D...........CREOL Director and Professor
N. S. Tzannes, Ph.D..............................Professor
I. Batarseh, Ph.D., P.E................Associate Professor
M. A. Belkerdid, Ph.D., P.E............Associate Professor
P. Delfyett, Ph.D......................Associate Professor
M. Georgiopoulos, Ph.D.................Associate Professor
J. E. Harvey, 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
A. Mortazawi, Ph.D.....................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
K. B. Sundaram, Ph.D...................Associate Professor
P. F. Wahid, Ph.D......................Associate Professor
A. R. Weeks, 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
J. Rolland, Ph.D.......................Assistant Professor
P. Li Kam Wa, Ph.D.....................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
G. Schiavone, Ph.D..........Associate Professor of Physics
Degree Programs
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department supports graduate degree programs and research in the major subdiscipline areas of electrical engineering, computer engineering, and optical sciences and engineering. 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
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 550 on the TOEFL test.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 Coordinator for further information.
Detailed information on the specializations is available in the department. Students must have an advisor appointed and an official program of study submitted before completing nine semester hours of course work.
Articulation
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 coordinator in consultation
with student's research advisor on
a case-by-case basis.
In general, students with a non-electrical engineering degree must have had the equivalent course work or satisfy the following articulation program:
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302 or equivalent)
Physics with Calculus (PHY 2048, PHY 2049 or equivalent)
Electronics (EEL 3307 or equivalent)
EM Fields (EEL 3470 or equivalent)
Communications (EEL 3552 or equivalent)
Semiconductor Devices (EEL 3306 or equivalent)
Additional courses may also be required to correct any undergraduate course deficiencies.
Thesis Option Degree Requirements
This option requires a minimum of thirty semester
hours of approved course work.
Program requirements include:
- Required courses from one of the following specialization areas:
- Communications
Electronics
Controls
Electro-optics
Digital Signal Processing
Solid State and Microelectronics
Electromagnetics
- One course from any other 2 areas listed above (6 hours total).
- No more than 6 credits of thesis will count toward the degree requirement.
- The remainder of the program courses is chosen in conjunction with an advisor in an approved program of study.
- At least 15 credit hours must be from 6000-level courses.
Communication Specialization Courses Required Courses: EEL 5542 Random Processes I EEL 6530 Communication Theory Electives: EEL 6504 Communications Systems Design EEL 6543 Random Processes 11 EEL 6537 Detection and Estimation EEL 5555 RF Communications EEL 5762 Performance Analysis of Computer and Communication Systems EEL 5547 Introduction to Radar Systems EEL 6785 Advanced Computer Communications EEL 6590 Advanced Topics in Communications Controls/Power Specialization Required Courses: EEL 5630 Digital Control Systems EEL 5173 Signal and System Analysis Electives in Controls: EEL 6621 Nonlinear Control Systems EEL 6671 Modern and Optimal Control Systems EEL 6674 Optimal Estimation for Control EEL 6617 Fundamentals of Modern Multivariable Control EEL 6616 Adaptive Control EEL 6680 Advanced Topics in Modern Control Systems Electives in Power: EEL 5240 Power Electronics I EEL 6255 Advanced Power Systems Analysis EEL 6267 Advanced Topics in Power Engineering EEL 6xxx Advanced Machines EEL 6246 Power Electronics II
Digital Signal Processing Specialization
Required Courses: EEL 4750 Digital Signal Processing Fundamentals EEL 5513 Digital Signal Processing Applications Electives: EEL 6502 Adaptive Digital Signal Processing EEL 6505 Multi-dimensional Digital Processing EEL 6755 VLSI Design of Digital Signal Processing EEL 6558 Advanced Topics in Digital Signal Processing EEL 5820 Image Processing I EEL 6823 Image Processing II EEL 5825 Pattern Recognition
Electromagnetic Specialization
Required Courses: EEL 6488 Electromagnetic Fields One of the following courses is required: EEL 4436C Microwaves EEL 5462C Antenna Analysis and Design EEL 5434 Microwave Circuits and Design Electives: EEL 6463 Antenna Analysis and Design 11 EEL 6492 Advanced Topics in Electromagnetic and Microwaves Electronics Specialization Required Courses: EEL 6371 Advanced Electronics I One of the following courses is required: EEL 5240 Power Electronics I EEL 5357 CMOS Analog and Digital IC Design Electives: EEL 5353 Semiconductor Device Modeling and Simulation EEL 5370 Operational Amplifiers EEL 6354 Advanced Semiconductor Devices I EEL 6372 Advanced Topics in Electronics EEL 6246 Power Electronics IIElectro-Optics Specialization Three of the following courses are required: EEL 5441 Introduction to Wave Optics EEL 6443 Electro-Optics EEL 6560 Laser Engineering EEL 6561 Fourier Optics EEL 5453 Geometrical Optics Electives: EEL 5563 Fiber Optics Communication EEL 5451L Electro-Optics Laboratory EEL 6565 Infrared Technology Microelectronics Specialization
Required Courses: EEL 5355C Fabrication of Solid-state Devices EEL 6354 Advanced Semiconductor Device I Electives: EEL 5332C Thin Film Technology EEL 5353 Semiconductor Device Modeling and Simulation EEL 5357 CMOS Analog and Digital IC Design EEL 5517 Surface Acoustic Wave Devices and Systems EEL 5352 Semiconductor Material and Device Characterization EEL 6359 Advanced Semiconductor Device If EEL 6338 Advanced Topics in MicroelectronicsDetailed information on the research activities in each of the specializations is available in the department. Students must have an advisor appointed and an official program of study submitted before completing nine semester hours of course work.
Non-Thesis Degree Requirements
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.
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 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 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. 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."
Examinations
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.
1. Fundamentals - This is a closed book four-hour examination on the fundamentals of electrical engineering. The student must pass four of the seven subject areas on the test:
Circuits Electromagnetic Fields Communications Electronics Controls/Power Physical Electronics Digital Systems
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.
It is the policy of the department that any calculator used during the qualifying examination may not be used to store user-defined programs.
The 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 four members: three
faculty members from within the Electrical
and Computer Engineering Department, and one
from outside the College of Engineering. The
Chair must be a member of the graduate
faculty approved to direct dissertations.
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 550 on the TOEFL test.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 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 EIN 2032)
Numerical methods and matrix algebra (equivalent to EGN 3420)
Engineering data structures (equivalent to EEL 4851)
Digital logic circuits (equivalent to EEL 3342)
Computer design (equivalent to EEL 4767)
Students without this background must take the appropriate course work. Courses taken to correct deficiencies cannot be used to satisfy minimum degree requirements.
Specialization Areas
There are four specialization areas available
in the master's degree program in
Computer Engineering. They are:
Each has a thesis option and a coursework-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 advisor prior to completing 9 hours of course work. A maximum of 9 semester hours of course work taken prior to admission to the program can be used in a degree program.
Thesis Option Degree Requirements
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 advisor 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.
Required Courses (Core) 9 Semester Hours
EEL 5881 Software Engineering I 3 hours
EEL 5708 High Performance Computer
Architecture 3 hours
EEL 5874 Expert Systems and Knowledge
Engineering 3 hours
Non-Thesis Degree Requirements
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.
Specialization Requirements
Digital Systems (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: 6 hours
Controls, Digital Signal Processing, or
Microelectronics
Electives (Selected in consultation with advisor) 3 hours
Thesis 6 hours
Total 30 Semester Hours
Digital Systems (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 advisor) 9 hours
Final Exam 0 hours
Total 36 Semester Hours
Computer Architecture (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 advisor) 3 hours
Thesis 6 hours
Total 30 Semester Hours
Computer Architecture (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 advisor) 15 hours
Final Exam 0 hours
Total 36 Semester Hours
Software Engineering (Thesis Option)
Core 9 hours
ECM 6883 Software Engineering II 3 hours
At least one of the following courses: 3 hours
EEL 6885 Software Engineering Quality
Assurance Methods
EEL 6887 Software Engineering Life-Cycle Control
EEL 6897 Software Development for Real-Time
Engineering Systems
Electives (selected in consultation with advisor) 9 hours
Thesis 6 hours
Total 30 Semester Hours
Software Engineering (NonThesis Option)
Core 9 hours
ECM 6883 Software Engineering II 3 hours
At least two of the following courses: 6 hours
EEL 6885 Software Engineering Quality
Assurance Methods
EEL 6887 Software Engineering Life-Cycle
Control
EEL 6897 Software Development for Real-Time
Engineering Systems
Electives (selected in consultation with advisor) 18 hours
Final Exam 0 hours
Total 36 Semester Hours
Knowledge-based 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: 3 hours
EEL 6876 Current Topics in AI in Engr. Systems
EEL 6878 Modeling and Artificial Intelligence
Electives (Selected in consultation with advisor) 9 hours
Thesis 6 hours
Total 30 Semester Hours
Knowledge-based Systems (Non-Thesis 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 advisor) 12 hours
Final Exam 0 hours
Total 36 Semester Hours
* If the student has taken this course or an equivalent
as an undergraduate, then
an elective, chosen in consultation with the advisor, can
be used to replace this course.
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. 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."
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.
Qualifying/ Comprehensive Examination
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.
The 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 four members: three
faculty members from within the Electrical and
Computer Engineering Department, and one
from outside the College of Engineering. The Chair
must be a member of the graduate
faculty approved to direct dissertations.
Master of Science in Optical Science and Engineering
AdmissionThe Master of Science degree in Optical Science and Engineering (M.S.O.S.E.) is intended for students with a baccalaureate degree in electrical engineering, physics, optics, or other related fields. Admission requirements include a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (A=4.0) in the last 60 attempted semester hours of the bachelor's degree and a minimum combined score 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 550 on the TOEFL test. 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 be required to correct any academic deficiencies. Students should contact the ECE Graduate 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 electrical
engineering, physics, and optics.
The articulation courses will be determined by the
graduate coordinator in consultation
with the student's faculty advisor on a case-by-case basis.
Thesis Option Degree Requirements
This program option requires 30 semester hours of
approved course work including
a minimum of 6 hours of thesis credit. At least 15
hours of the required semester
hours must be at the 6000 level. An approved program
of study is chosen in consultation with
a faculty advisor. The program must include 15 credit
hours in electro-optics and
optical science engineering courses of which at least 9 hours
must be from EEL 5441, EEL
5453, EEL 6560, EEL 6565, EEL 5451, EEL 6443, or EEL 6561.
Non-Thesis Degree Requirements
This option requires a minimum of 36 semester
hours of approved course work.
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.
Doctor of Philosophy in Optical Science and Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is primarily intended for students with a master's degree in electrical engineering, physics, optics, and other related fields who wish to pursue a career in research or academia. Specializations include photonics, electro-optics, optical signal processing, optical materials, nonlinear optics, optical imaging, IR technology, optical communication, remote sensing and laser radar, and laser engineering.
Admission
Students must satisfy university requirements
and have completed a master's degree
in electrical engineering, physics, optics, or
other related fields. Admission
requirements include a minimum grade point average
of 3.5 (a=4.0) in the master's program and
a minimum combined score of 1100 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 550 on the TOEFL test.
Students are required to pass a Qualifying Examination to be advanced to a degree-seeking status. The student must form a dissertation committee and submit an approved program of study upon passing the Qualifying Examination.
Degree Requirements
The Ph.D. program requires a minimum of 81
semester credit hours of graduate
course work including a minimum of 24 dissertation
hours. The remaining 60 semester hours
are divided into a minimum of 24 semester hours of
optical science and engineering, a
minimum of 12 semester hours of electrical engineering,
sciences, or mathematics
electives, and up to 24 hours of advanced optics,
engineering, or sciences electives, seminars, independent
studies and research. Graduate course work includes 5000 or higher level courses with a maximum of 12 hours of combined independent studies and directed research. Up to 6 hours of 4000 level may be included if transferred from a master's program. At least 6 semester hours must be taken at UCF outside the program area. A program of study must be developed with an advisory committee at the beginning of the Ph.D. program. The degree must be completed within seven years from the entry date to the doctoral program.
Articulation
Undergraduate articulation courses may be required
for students with master's degrees in fields other
than electrical engineering, physics, and optics.
The articulation courses will be determined by the
student's advisory committee on a case-by-case basis.
Transfer Credits
Up to 36 semester credit hours, with grade "B"
or better, may be transferred from a master's degree
toward these requirements, including a maximum of 6 hours
of 4000-level undergraduate courses. Transfer of credit
is considered when the program of study is submitted for approval.
Examinations
In addition to the Qualifying Examination discussed
above, 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 and oral
presentation of a research proposal. The dissertation
Defense Examination is an oral examination taken in defense
of the written dissertation.
Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Department
Robert L. Armacost............Doctoral Program Coordinator Office: ENGR 307E, Phone: (407) 823-2619, e-mail: armacost@iems.engr.ucf.edu Linda C. Malone.....Master of Science Programs Coordinator Office: ENGR 307D, Phone: (407) 823-2833, e-mail: malone@iems.engr.ucf.eduJohn 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 Gene C.H. Lee, Ph.D.,P.E...............Associate Professor Linda C. Malone, Ph.D..................Associate Professor Mansooreh Mollaghasemi, Ph.D..........Associate Professor Michael A. Mullens, Ph.D...............Associate Professor James M. Ragusa, D.B.A.................Associate Professor Ralph V. Rogers, Ph.D..................Associate Professor Robert R. Safford, Ph.D., P.E.........Associate Professor Joseacute; A. Sepuacutelveda, Ph.D., P.E.........Associate Professor Kay M. Stanney, Ph.D...................Associate Professor Robert L. Hoekstra, Ph.D...............Assistant Professor Timothy G. Kotnour, Ph.D...............Assistant Professor Pamela R. McCauley-Bell, Ph.D..........Assistant Professor Julia J.A. Pet-Edwards, Ph.D...........Assistant Professor Michael D. Proctor, Ph.D...............Assistant Professor William J. Thompson, Ph.D............Executive Officer and Assistant ProfessorThe 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 option in Simulation Systems. These degree options 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 option in Product Assurance Engineering. This degree serves the increasing demand for individuals trained in the areas of productivity and quality. In 1996, The Department was granted permission to offer an option 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 option 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 option was expanded to Manufacturing Systems. Graduate student enrollment includes approximately 350 master's level students and 80 doctoral students.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 the 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 among General Electric Company, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, and UCF's Industrial Engineering Department to support the development of an Intelligent Simulation and 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 which 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 nonpolluting alternative fuels that use mixtures of hydrogen and methane. System-wide 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 of optimality 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 and also received the Davis Productivity Award presented by the Florida Council of 100, Inc. and Florida Tax Watch for its leading edge application of a 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 Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.) and a Master of Science (M.S.) degree with options in Engineering Management, Human Engineering/Ergonomics, Operations Research, Manufacturing Systems, Precision Engineering and Manufacturing, Product Assurance Engineering, Simulators 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 official TOEFL score of 550 (only international applicants who are not from countries where English is the only official language or who did not graduate from an accredited American college or university); and a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the last 60 attempted semester hours of undergraduate studies; or 1000 on the verbal-quantitative portions of the GRE; or a minimum GRE score of 1000 on the 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 provide official GRE scores regardless of GPA during the application process. 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 options 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 advisor 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 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
Industrial Engineering (M.S.I.E.) 30 Semester HoursIndustrial 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 (M.S.I.E.) 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 5602C Expert Systems in Industrial Engineering 3 hours EIN 6140 Project Engineering 3 hours EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis 3 hours ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation 3 hours ESI 6427 Linear Programming and Extensions 3 hours STA 5205 Experimental Design 3 hours EIN 6971 Thesis (required) 6 hours Electives 6 Semester Hours
Engineering Management Option (M.S.)
30-36 Semester HoursEngineering 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 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 STA 5156 Probability and Statistics for Engineers 3 hours EIN 5117 Management Information Systems 3 hours EIN 5356 Cost Engineering 3 hours EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis 3 hours EIN 6140 Project Engineering 3 hours EIN 5602C Expert Systems in Industrial Engineering 3 hours EIN 6322 Engineering Management 3 hours ESI 5316 Operations Research 3 hours Thesis Option 6 Semester Hours EIN 6971 Thesis 6 hours Non-Thesis Option 12 Semester Hours Electives 12 hours
Human Engineering/Ergonomics Option (M.S.)
30-36 Semester HoursAs 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 assist 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 (EIN 2032 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 5247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods 3 hours (can substitute STA 5205-Experimental Design or PSY 6216 - Advanced Research Methodology I) 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 Human Performance/Perception Restricted Elective 3 Semester Hours Select one of the following courses: EXP 5256 Human Factors I EXP 5208 Sensation and Perception EXP 6116 Visual Performance EXP 6255 Human Performance EXP 6506 Human Cognition and Learning
Thesis Option 9 Semester Hours EIN 6971 Thesis 6 hours Electives 3 hours Non-Thesis Option 15 Semester Hours Electives 15 hours
Manufacturing Systems Option (M.S.)
30-36 Semester HoursThe 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 option 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)**
Operations Research (ESI 4312 or equivalent)***
Manufacturing Engineering (EIN 4391C or equivalent)****
* May be satisfied by taking EIN 6357 or EIN 5256 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.
*** May be satisfied by taking ESI 5316 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
Operations Research Option (M.S.)
30-36 Semester HoursOperations 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 option 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 (EIN 2032)*
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 EIN 5602C Expert Systems in Industrial Engineering 3 hours ESI 6358 Decision Analysis 3 hours STA 5205 Experimental Design OR 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 hoursPrecision Engineering and Manufacturing Option (M.S.)
30-36 Semester HoursPrecision 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 (EIN 2032 or equivalent)**
Manufacturing Engineering (EIN 4391C or equivalent)***
* May be satisfied by taking EIN 6357 or EIN 5256 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 5xxxC Metrology 3 hours EIN 5392C Manufacturing Systems Engineering 3 hours EIN 5607C Computer Control of Manufacturing Systems 3 hours EIN 6417 Precision Engineering 3 hours EIN 6398 Advanced and Nontraditional Manufacturing Processes 3 hours Thesis Option 15 Semester Hours EIN 6971 Thesis 6 hours Electives 9 hours Non-Thesis Option 21 Semester Hours Electives 21 hoursProduct Assurance Engineering Option (M.S.)
30-36 Semester HoursManufacturing and service industries. Product Assurance Engineering provides both the quantitative tools for measuring quality and the managerial focus and organizational insight required to implement effective continuous improvement programs and incorporate the voice of the customer. 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 Product Assurance Engineering to plan, implement, and supervise the product assurance function in government, military, or individual organizations.
Prerequisites
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Probability and Statistics for Engineers (EIN 2032)*
Manufacturing Engineering (EIN 4391)**
Operations Research (ESI 4312)*
* These requirements may be met by taking ESI 5316 and STA 5156 as part of the program of study.
** Undergraduate course may be taken as an elective in the program of study.
Required Courses 24 Semester Hours EIN 5602C Expert Systems in Industrial Engineering 3 hours EIN 6140 Project Engineering 3 hours EIN 5392C Manufacturing Systems Engineering 3 hours ESI 6227 Total Quality Management 3 hours ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering 3 hours ESI 6224 Quality Assurance Management 3 hours ESI 6225 Quality Analysis and Control 3 hours STA 5205 Experimental Design 3 hours Thesis Option 6 Semester Hours EIN 6971 Thesis 6 hours Non-Thesis Option 12 Semester Hours Electives 12 hours
Simulators and Training Systems Option (M.S.)
30-36 Semester HoursSimulators and Training Systems focuses on providing a fundamental understanding of the functional and technical design requirements for simulation based training systems. In conjunction with UCF's Institute for Simulation and Training and many governmental, military and industrial organizations involved in simulation in the Central Florida region, the program provides exposure to both military and commercial simulators. The program emphasis is on the use and management of training simulators. The Simulators and Training Systems curriculum prepares individuals with an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a closely related discipline for careers in simulation, focusing particularly on the training simulation (simulator) industries.
Prerequisites
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Probability and Statistics (EIN 2032)*
Computer Programming
* This requirement may be met by taking STA 5156 as part of the program of study.
Required Courses 24 Semester Hours EIN 6140 Project Engineering 3 hours EIN 6317 Training Systems Engineering 3 hours EME 6613 Instructional Systems Design 3 hours EIN 5381 Engineering Logistics 3 hours EIN 6645 Modeling and Simulation of Real-time Processes 3 hours ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation 3 hours EIN 5255 Training Simulator Engineering 3 hours EIN 5602C Expert System in Industrial Engineering 3 hours Thesis Option 6 Semester Hours EIN 6971 Thesis 6 hours Non-Thesis Option 12 Semester Hours Electives 12 hours
Simulation Modeling and Analysis Option (M.S.)
30-33 Semester HoursSimulation Modeling and Analysis focuses on providing a fundamental understanding of the functional and technical design requirements for simulation in manufacturing and service industries. The program is based on a systems modeling paradigm and provides coding and development capability in the context of a broader systems framework. Significant exposure to design and analysis aspects is a core element of the program. The Simulation Modeling and Analysis curriculum prepares individuals with an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or a closely related discipline for careers in simulation, focusing particularly on using simulation as an analysis and design tool for the manufacturing and service industries.
Prerequisites
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Probability and Statistics (EIN 2032)*
Computer Programming
* This requirement may be met by taking STA 5156 as part of the program of study.
Required Courses 21 Semester Hours EIN 5602C Expert Systems in Industrial Engineering 3 hours EIN 6140 Project Engineering 3 hours EIN 6647 Intelligent Simulation 3 hours ESI 5316 Operations Research 3 hours ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation 3 hours ESI 6532 Object Oriented Simulation 3 hours STA 5205 Experimental Design 3 hours Thesis Option 9 Semester Hours EIN 6971 Thesis 6 hours Electives 3 hours Non-Thesis Option 12 Semester Hours Electives 15 hours
Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Engineering
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is primarily intended for a student with a master's degree in industrial engineering or a closely related discipline. The program is intended to allow a student to study in depth, with emphasis on some aspect of industrial engineering, manufacturing, engineering management, operations research, simulation modeling, or simulation and training.Doctoral Program Admission
Students must satisfy regular university admissions criteria specified for master's program admissions. In addition, the student must have a master's degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related discipline from a recognized and accredited institution and have demonstrated above average performance at the master's level. Students meeting these criteria and the approval of the Doctoral Committee will be admitted as Doctoral students. Students must complete any needed articulation course work and pass a Ph.D. Qualifying Examination in order to continue in regular doctoral status. This examination is normally taken within the first year after all articulation work is completed. Decisions as to whether students are allowed to continue in the doctoral program are based in part on the Qualifying Examination results and are made by the Departmental Doctoral Committee.Doctoral 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 and directed research. A total of 33 semester hours are specified in required Industrial Engineering subjects. Additional course work is usually taken in the student's research area. Up to 6 hours of 4000 level work are acceptable if transferred from a master's degree program. At least 6 hours at UCF must be taken outside of the program area. There is a residency requirement of two contiguous semesters in full-time graduate student status (minimum of 6 semester hours) after acceptance into the doctoral program at UCF. At the beginning of the Ph.D. program, and within the first nine hours of course work, a preliminary program of study must be developed with an advisory committee and meet with Departmental approval. At this time transfer credit will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis. After completion of the Qualifying Examination, the official program of study is developed with an advisor and must meet with Departmental approval. The final program of study is approved by the student's Dissertation Committee after passing the Candidacy Examination. The degree must be completed within seven years from the entry date as a doctoral student and within four years of passing the Candidacy Examination.Transfer Credits
A maximum of 36 semester hours, including up to 6 thesis hours, may be transferred from a master's degree and other graduate course work toward these requirements. Limitations: a maximum of 6 hours of 4000-level courses from a master's degree; no 3000-level; no courses with grades less than B.Examinations
In addition to the Qualifying Examination, the student must pass a Candidacy Examination, a Dissertation Proposal Examination, and a Dissertation Defense Examination. The Candidacy Examination is normally taken near the end of the course work and consists of a written and oral presentation of a research area to the Dissertation Committee followed by a written examination to determine if the student has the breadth and depth of knowledge required to conduct research in the proposed area. The Dissertation Proposal Examination consists of a written and oral presentation of a detailed dissertation. The Dissertation Defense Examination is an oral examination taken in defense of the written dissertation.Prerequisites
Students must have background (or articulation course work passed with a grade of B or better) in the following areas:
A high level structured programming language
Calculus through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Probability and Statistics (EIN 2032)*
Work Measurement (EIN 3314)
Industrial Facilities Planning (EIN 4364)
Manufacturing Engineering (EIN 4391)
* This requirement may be met by taking STA 5156 as part of the program of study.
Required Courses 33 Semester Hours
The following areas must form part of the student's program of study. Substitute courses may be approved by the Department's Doctoral Committee.STA 5205 Experimental Design 3 hours STA 6236 Regression Analysis 3 hours EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis 3 hours EIN 5117 Management Information Systems 3 hours EIN 6140 Project Engineering 3 hours EIN 5248 Ergonomics 3 hours EIN 5602C Expert Systems in Industrial Engineering 3 hours ESI 6225 Quality Analysis and Control 3 hours ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation 3 hours ESI 6427 Linear Programming and Extensions 3 hours EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control 3 hours Electives 24 Semester Hours Dissertation 24 Semester Hours Minimum Hours Required for Ph.D. 81 Semester HoursIEMS Graduate Elective Courses by Area of Study
Engineering Management EIN 5117 Management Information Systems 3 hours EIN 5356 Cost Engineering 3 hours EIN 5381 Engineering Logistics 3 hours EIN 6140 Project Engineering 3 hours EIN 6322 Engineering Management 3 hours EIN 6339 Productivity Engineering 3 hours EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis 3 hours EIN 6933 Systems Acquisition 3 hours ESI 5451 Network-based Project Planning Scheduling and Control 3 hours Ergonomics EIN 5248C Ergonomics 3 hours EIN 5251 Human Computer Interaction: Usability Evaluation 3 hours EIN 6215 Systems Safety Engineering and Management 3 hours EIN 6249C Biomechanics 3 hours EIN 6252 Human-Virtual Environment Interaction 3 hours EIN 6258 Human Computer Interaction 3 hours EIN 6264C Industrial Hygiene 3 hours EIN 6270C Work Physiology 3 hours EIN 6935 Advanced Ergonomics Topics 3 hours Expert Systems EIN 5602 Expert Systems in Industrial Engineering 3 hours EIN 6603 Readings in Expert Systems/AI in Industrial Engineering 3 hours Manufacturing/Operations Management EGN 5720 Internal Combustion Engine Analysis and Optimization 3 hours EGN 5xxxC Metrology 3 hours EGN 6xxxC Experimental Methods for High Performance Engine Manufacturing 3 hours EIN 5368C Integrated Factory Automation Systems 3 hours EIN 5388 Forecasting 3 hours EIN 5415C Tool Engineering and Manufacturing Analysis 3 hours EIN 6336 Production and Inventory Control 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 EIN 6399 Concurrent Engineering 3 hours EIN 6417 Precision Engineering 3 hours EIN 6418C Electronics Manufacturing 3 hours EIN 6425 Scheduling and Sequencing 3 hours EIN 6936 Seminar in Advanced Industrial Engineering 3 hours EIN 6930 Manufacturing Engineering Seminar 3 hours Operations Research ESI 5316 Operations Research 3 hours ESI 5359 Risk Assessment and Management 3 hours ESI 5491C Engineering Applications of Linear and Nonlinear Optimization 3 hours ESI 6336 Queuing Systems 3 hours ESI 6358 Decision Analysis 3 hours ESI 6427 Linear Programming and Extensions 3 hours ESI 6437 Nonlinear Programming and Dynamic Programming 3 hours ESI 6448 Network Analysis and Integer Programming 3 hours ESI 6551C Systems Engineering 3 hours ESI 6941 Operations Research Practicum 6 hours ESI 5315 Research Foundations for IE and OR Modeling 3 hours Simulation and Training EIN 5255 Training Simulator Engineering 3 hours EIN 6317 Training Systems Engineering 3 hours EIN 6645 Modeling and Simulation of Real-time Processes 3 hours EIN 6647 Intelligent Simulation 3 hours EIN 6649 Intelligent Simulation Training System Design 3 hours ESI 5531 Discrete Systems Simulation 3 hours ESI 6217 Statistical Aspects of Digital Simulation 3 hours ESI 6529 Advanced Systems Simulation 3 hours ESI 6532 Object Oriented Simulation 3 hours
Statistics and Quality Control EIN 5247 Experimental Design and Taguchi Methods 3 hours EIN 6330 Quality Control in Automation 3 hours ESI 5236 Reliability Engineering 3 hours ESI 6224 Quality Assurance Management 3 hours ESI 6225 Quality Analysis and Control 3 hours ESI 6227 Total Quality Management 3 hours STA 5156 Probability and Statistics for Engineers 3 hours Other EIN 5936 Seminar in Industrial Engineering Doctoral Research 1 hour
Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering Department
Alain J. Kassab........................Program Coordinator Office: ENGR 381, Phone: (407) 823-2019,Fields of Emphasis and Research
e-mail: kassab@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu P. J. Bishop, Ph.D., P.E..Director of Graduate Studies and Professor L. C. Chow, Ph.D.......................Chair and Professor B. E. Eno, Ph.D., P.E........Associate Chair and Professor E. R. Hosler, Ph.D., P.E.........................Professor J. D. McBrayer, Sc.D., P.E.......................Professor F. A. Moslehy, Ph.D., P.E........................Professor D. W. Nicholson, Ph.D............................Professor W. F. Smith, Sc.D., P.E..........................Professor L. Chew, Ph.D..........................Associate Professor V. H. Desai, Ph.D., P.E................Associate Professor A. H. Hagedoorn, Ph.D., P.E............Associate Professor R. W. Johnson, Ph.D., P.E.....Visiting Associate Professor A. J. Kassab, Ph.D.....................Associate Professor K. C. Lin, Ph.D........................Assistant Professor A. Minardi, Ph.D.......................Associate Professor J. Nayfeh, Ph.D........................Associate Professor C. E. Nuckolls, Ph.D., P.E.............Associate Professor G. G. Ventre, Ph.D., P.E...............Associate Professor R. H. Chen, Ph.D.......................Assistant Professor L. A. Giannuzzi, Ph.D..................Assistant Professor A. Kar, Ph.D...........................Assistant Professor Joint Appointees K. A. Cerqua-Richardson, Ph.D......Department of Chemistry B. Chai, Ph.D........................Department of Physics L. Debnath, Ph.D.................Department of Mathematics N. S. Dhere, Ph.D..............Florida Solar Energy Center B. Nimmo, Ph.D.................Florida Solar Energy Center K. Vajravelu, Ph.D...............Department of Mathematics
Major fields of emphasis in the Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering Department include aerospace systems (experimental and computational aerodynamics and astrodynamics, high speed flows, turbulent flow, flight dynamics and simulation, optimal control and attitude dynamics of space vehicles, and aerospace design), materials science and engineering (crystal growth, glass processing, phase transformation, high temperature materials, environmental degradation, materials characterization, electron microscopy, and microelectronic materials), mechanical systems (experimental mechanics, finite and boundary elements, tribology, fracture, nonlinear dynamics, nondestructive evaluation), vibration, CAD/CAM, rapid prototyping, mechanics of composite structures and thermo-fluids (laser machining, turbomachinery, two-phase flow, combustion, phase change, aeroacoustics, computational thermofluids, and energy conservation). Current research projects in aerospace systems include design of a space robot, advanced life support, automated remote manipulator, collision avoidance path planning for shuttle payload inspection and processing system, launch/ spacecraft control and test and evaluation methodology (real-time), application of laser doppler anemometry to supersonic flow. Current research projects in materials science and engineering include high temperature oxidation, hot corrosion, microstructure of electrodeposits, laser materials processing and modeling, solar cells, single crystal applications, and glass, ceramic, and chemomechanical polishing. Current research projects in mechanical systems include laser-based techniques for space shuttle tile bond assessment, dynamics, inverse elasticity and vibration problems, friction and wear modeling in tribosystems, finite element simulation of dynamic crack tip stress fields and of penetration by composite projectiles, nonlinear dynamics of composite and smart structures, CAD/CAM, and rapid prototyping. Current research projects in thermo-fluids include computer-aided laser machining, laser-material interactions, heat pipes, cryo power, electronic packaging, combustion generated pollution, material synthesis using combustion methods, inverse heat transfer problems, conjugate heat transfer, boundary elements, and heat conduction in functionally gradient materials.Degree Programs
The Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering Department (MMAE) offers the Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees with options in Aerospace Systems, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Systems, and Thermo-Fluids.
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
Admission
The Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering (M.S.M.E.) is intended primarily for a student with a bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or a closely related discipline from a recognized institution. Minimum requirements for admission to regular status are a 3.0 grade point average (4.0=A) in the last 60 attempted hours of undergraduate study, a combined score of 1000 on the quantitative and verbal portions of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and for 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), a score of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A trial program of 9 semester hours may be allowed for students with a grade point average of less than 3.0 but greater than 2.8.Degree Requirements
The MSME degree is offered as a thesis or a non-thesis program in each of the four departmental disciplines of Aerospace Systems, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Systems, and Thermo-Fluids. The thesis program requires 30 semester hours, at least half of which must be at the 6000 level and will include 6 hours of thesis credit. The non-thesis program requires 36 semester hours of course work, at least 15 of which must be at the 6000 level. A program of study, satisfying the requirements of a departmental discipline, must be developed with an advisor at the beginning of the plan of study and meet with departmental approval. A student with an undergraduate degree outside of the selected departmental discipline may be required to satisfy an articulation program. Substitutions to the program of study must meet with the approval of the advisor and the department. A student pursuing the thesis program may not register for thesis credit hours until an advisory committee has been appointed and the committee has reviewed the program of study and the proposed thesis topic. Further information is available in the Master's Degree General Procedures manual available from the MMAE Department.
Aerospace Systems Track
30-36 Semester HoursPrerequisites (or equivalent)
Mathematics through Differential Equations (MAP 2302)
Modeling Methods (EML 3034)
High Speed Aerodynamics (EAS 4134)
Flight Mechanics (EAS 4105)
Flight Structures (EAS 4200)
Aerothermodynamics of Propulsion Systems (EAS 4300)
Required Courses 12 Semester Hours EAS 5123 Intermediate Aerodynamics 3 hours EAS 6405 Advanced Flight Dynamics 3 hours EML 5060 Mathematical Methods in Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering 3 hours EML 6067 Finite Elements in Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering I OR EML 6725 Computational Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer I 3 hours Representative Electives 18-24 Semester Hours EAS 5157 V/Stol Aerodynamics and Performance 3 hours EAS 5302 Direct Energy Conversion 3 hours EAS 5315 Rocket Propulsion 3 hours EAS 6138 Advanced Gas Dynamics 3 hours EAS 6185 Turbulent Flow 3 hours EAS 6507 Topics in Astrodynamics 3 hours EML 5066 Computational Methods in Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering 3 hours EML 5105 Gas Kinetics and Statistical Thermodynamics 3 hours EML 5131 Combustion 3 hours EML 5152 Intermediate Heat Transfer 3 hours EML 5224 Acoustics 3 hours EML 5237 Intermediate Mechanics of Materials 3 hours EML 5311 System Control 3 hours EML 5402 Turbomachinery 3 hours EML 5532 Computer-Aided Design for Manufacture 3 hours EML 5713 Intermediate Fluid Mechanics 3 hours EML 6808 Analysis and Control of Robot Manipulators 3 hours EML 6062 Boundary Element Methods in Engineering 3 hours EML 6067 Finite Elements in Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering I 3 hours EML 6068 Finite Elements in Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering II 3 hours EML 6124 Two Phase Flow 3 hours EML 6223 Advanced Vibrational Systems 3 hours EML 6305C Experimental Mechanics 3 hours EML 6547