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Teaching Contributions
EMAE 325: Fluid and Thermal Engineering II
The continuation of the development of the fundamental fluid and thermal engineering principles introduced in ENGR 225, Introduction to Fluid and Thermal Engineering. Applications to heat engines and refrigeration, chemical equilibrium, mass transport across semi-permeable membranes, mixtures and air conditioning, developing external and internal flows, boundary layer theory, hydrodynamic lubrication, the role of diffusion and convection in heat and mass transfer, radiative heat transfer and heat exchangers. Prereq: ENGR 225.
EMAE 558: Conduction and Radiation
Fundamental law, initial and boundary conditions, basic equations for isotropic and anisotropic media, related physical problems, steady and transient temperature distributions in solid structures. Analytical, graphical, numerical, and experimental methods for constant and variable material properties. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
EMAE 459: Advanced Heat Transfer
Analysis of engineering heat transfer from first principles including conduction, convection, radiation, and combined heat and mass transfer. Examples of significance and role of analytic solutions, approximate methods (including integral methods) and numerical methods in the solution of heat transfer problems. Prereq: EMAE 453
EMAE/EECS 424: Introduction to Nanotechnology
An exploration of emerging nanotechnology research. Lectures and class discussion on 1) nanostructures: superlattices, nanowires, nanotubes, quantum dots, nanoparticles, nanocomposites, proteins, bacteria, DNA; 2) nanoscale physical phenomena: mechanical, electrical, chemical, thermal, biological, optical, magnetic; 3) nanofabrication: bottom up and top down methods; 4) characterization: microscopy, property measurement techniques; 5) devices/applications: electronics, sensors, actuators, biomedical, energy conversion. Topics will cover interdisciplinary aspects of the field.
USNA 213: Nanoworlds
Nanotechnology promises to revolutionize the world. From improving health care to optimizing energy uses to protecting our country from terrorism, the crossroads of science, engineering and the potential of the nanoscale will undoubtedly lead to many technological advances in the future. Nanotechnology also provides a new paradigm for thinking about how we create things, calling attention to structure all the way down to the finest possible scale. This seminar explores various issues related to nanotechnology as well as the impact of these new technologies on society and culture, including an examination of ethical considerations. Topics will include nanotechnology and its impact on: energy, the environment, sports, electronics, medicine, the military and consumer products. Students will be involved in the development of their own mini teaching modules that could be used to teach others about nanotechnology. A science or engineering background is not necessary to enroll in this course. Prereq: FSCC 100 or equivalent.
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