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ACC 200 - Special Study for Lower Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, or surveys of selected problems.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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ACC 207/207A - Financial Accounting for Decision Making (4/1)
Introduction to financial accounting and accounting information systems (AIS), including basic concepts, limitations, tools and methods. Use of AIS-generated information, including financial statements in decision making by investors, creditors, and other users external to the organization.
Prerequisite(s): Microcomputer Proficiency or CIS 101.
Corequisite(s): ACC 207/ACC 207A.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem solving. 1 self-paced activity.
Note(s): For credit, both segments are to be successfully completed.
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ACC 208/208A - Managerial Accounting for Decision Making (4/1)
Introduction to managerial accounting and accounting information systems (AIS), including basic concepts, limitations, tools and methods. Use of AIS-generated information to support the internal decision making functions of an organization.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 207/207A .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem solving. 1 self-paced activity.
Note(s): For credit, both segments are to be successfully completed.
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ACC 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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ACC 304 - Introduction to Accounting Information Systems (4)
Introduction to the use, design, and control of accounting information systems. Application of professional software packages to transaction analysis and preparation of financial statements. Exposure to breadth of accounting profession, career choices, and what accountants actually do at work.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 207/207A , ACC 208/208A , EC 201 , EC 202 , ENG 103 or ENG 104 or ENG 107 or ENG 109 or ENG 110 , ENG 105 , FRL 201 , MAT 125 , and microcomputer proficiency.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 305 - Advanced Accounting Information Systems (4)
Role, design, implementation, and management of the accounting information system as a subset of the management information system. Interface between accountants and computer specialists. Short case studies.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 304 and CIS 310 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 307 - Cost Accounting (4)
Cost accounting fundamentals; cost allocation; budget and standards; cost information for decision and control; decision models; cost information; cost behavior and analysis.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 304 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 311 - Intermediate Accounting I (4)
FASB Conceptual Framework of Accounting from both conceptual and application perspectives. Decision-making skills in articulating accounting policies in business organizations. Researching accounting questions, problems, and cases using the FASB Conceptual Framework.
Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 304 and a passing grade on the Graduation Writing Test.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 312 - Intermediate Accounting II (4)
Understanding GAAP in financial accounting topics of assets and liabilities excluding the topics to be covered in ACC 313 . Emphasis on the application of concepts in FASB Conceptual Framework to the above topics. Decision-making and problem solving skills.
Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 311 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 313 - Intermediate Accounting III (4)
Understanding GAAP in financial accounting topics of equity, income tax, lease, pension, and post-retirement benefits, error analysis and cash flows. Emphasis on the application of concepts in FASB Conceptual Framework to the above topics. Decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Prerequisite(s): a minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 312 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 400 - Special Study for Upper-Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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ACC 403 - Consolidation and Foreign Currency Accounting (4)
Analytical study and application of principles of consolidation, derivatives of financial instruments and foreign currency transactions and translation.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 313 .
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem solving.
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ACC 404 - International Accounting (4)
Examination and discussion of accounting theories, techniques, procedures, accounting standards and regulations used in other nations. Examination of contemporary practices prevailing in different parts of the world. Emphasis on multinational corporations, and their needs and practices.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 312 . (Formerly IBM 404.)
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 405 - e-Business: Security, Risk Management, and Control (4)
The roles of accounting in the design and maintenance of electronic commerce systems. Identifying and assessing the risks of insecure electronic commerce systems and formulating security conscious solutions. Role of internal controls in electronic business.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 208/208A , EC 202 , ENG 105 , FRL 201 , and one upper-division course in the student’s emphasis.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 412 - Advanced Cost Accounting (4)
Advanced cost accounting techniques focusing on mathematical models and contemporary technology in cost accounting, including decision making under uncertainty, use of linear regression in cost estimates, service department cost allocations using simultaneous equations, and stochastic cost-volume-profit analysis.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 307 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 413 - Controllership (4)
Controller’s role in private sector organizations. Importance of balancing accounting and management responsibilities in such areas as: customer profitability analysis, performance evaluation, transfer pricing and strategic investment planning. Cases and current literature.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 307 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 418 - Forensic Accounting (4)
Study of forensic accounting, a discipline that focuses on the procedures and techniques used in the prevention, investigation, and detection of occupational and financial statement fraud. Study of social, ethical, legal, and political considerations that surround fraud.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 311 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 419 - Auditing Theory (4)
Theory of auditing and its objectives; procedures and techniques to attain objectives; types of reports issued by auditors; professional responsibilities and ethics of auditors.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 312 and TOM 302 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 420 - Advanced Auditing (4)
Application of auditing procedures and techniques; working paper development and preparation; use of computer auditing tools; extensive case analysis.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 419 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 421 - Accounting Ethics (4)
Importance of ethics in accounting practice. Frameworks for ethical decision making. Professional codes of ethics in accounting. Current and classic ethics cases.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C or better in ACC 419 .
Component(s): 4 lecture/discussion
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ACC 424 - Internal Auditing (4)
Objectives, principles, and methods of internal and operational auditing with special emphasis on examination and appraisal of internal controls in the various reporting systems. Problems of communication, delegation of authority, or organization.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 312 and TOM 302 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 426 - Government Accounting (4)
Technical elements of government accounting. Governmental, proprietary and fiduciary funds. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. Fund-basis and government-wide financial statements.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 304 and ACC 311 .
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
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ACC 428 - Management Control in Not-for-Profit Organizations (4)
In-depth study of processes of budgeting, planning, and controlling in governmental, hospital, and educational institutions.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 307 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 431 - Taxation of Individuals (4)
Study of general tax concepts and tax research, with an emphasis on individual taxation and taxation of sole proprietorships and their employees, the largest sector of today’s economy.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 307 or ACC 311 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 432 - Advanced Individual and Corporate Tax (4)
Fundamental principles of taxation of business losses, personal and real property, capital gains, tax credits, alternative tax and taxation of C-Corporations.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 431 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 433 - Advanced Taxation (4)
Principles of taxation, with an emphasis on tax planning for legal entities such as C-Corporations, S-Corporations, Limited Liability Companies and partnerships as well as Exempt Entities and Estate and Gift Taxation.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) or better in ACC 431 .
Component(s): 4 lectures.
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ACC 434 - Service Learning in Taxation (2)
Tax return preparation under supervision for elderly and low income taxpayers, such as through the Internal Revenue Service Voluntary Income Tax Assistance Program.
Component(s): One 4 hour activity.
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ACC 435 - Tax Research and Communication (4)
Development of Web based tax research and ethical decision making capabilities, interpreting statutory, administrative, judicial, and international law, administrative and judicial resolution of controversies, and communicating research results within an environment of planning and analysis.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 431 .
Component(s): 4 seminars.
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ACC 441 - Internship in Accounting (1-8)
On-the-job training in accounting involving new university-level learning experiences. Experiences may be useful as a basis for senior projects.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Director of the Internship Program, Accounting Department.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units each. Maximum of 4 units of Career Emphases may be satisfied by internship.
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ACC 442 - Internship in Accounting (1-8)
On-the-job training in accounting involving new university-level learning experiences. Experiences may be useful as a basis for senior projects.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Director of the Internship Program, Accounting Department.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units each. Maximum of 4 units of Career Emphases may be satisfied by internship.
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ACC 443 - Internship in Public Accounting (4)
On-the-job training with a CPA firm in phases of auditing or public accounting. The experience must be new to the student. Analytical reports of work accomplished by each student are made periodically to the faculty coordinator. Units of college credit granted are dependent on departmental approval.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Director of the Internship Program, Accounting Department.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Maximum of 4 units of Career Emphases may be satisfied by internship.
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ACC 461 - Senior Project (2)
Familiarization with probable sources of data and information for research-oriented projects: problem identification and analysis, research methodology, application of report writing tools and techniques. Project(s) must involve research and writing.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 312 .
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ACC 462 - Senior Project (2)
Selection and completion in formal report form of one or more project(s) under faculty supervision. Project(s) are research-oriented and typical of problems which graduates may be required to solve in future occupations. Project(s) must involve library research and/or field study and writing.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in ACC 461 .
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ACC 465 - Accounting Theory and Research (4)
Study of the general frame of reference for the evaluation and development of sound managerial and financial accounting practices. Emphasis on the normative rather than the descriptive approach. Not a review of accounting professional pronouncements. Enhances analytical, research, judgmental, and communication skills of students.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in ACC 419 .
Component(s): 4 seminars.
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ACC 470 - Advanced Accounting Information Systems (4)
Role, design, implementation, and management of the accounting information system as a subset of the management information system. Interface between accountants and computer specialists. Short case studies.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C (2.0) in ACC 304 , ACC 307 , ACC 313 , ACC 419 , ACC 431 , and CIS 310 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ACC 499/499A/499L - Special Topics for Upper Division Students (1-4/1-4/1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Component(s): Instruction is by lecture, laboratory, or a combination.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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ACC 600 - Business Valuation Using Financial Statements (4)
Provides a framework for business analysis and valuation using financial statement data and gives practical advice when using the framework to value a firm. Emphasizes integration of key concepts from accounting finance, economic and business strategy and illustrates the latest techniques and information sources used by financial information industry professionals.
Component(s): 4 Seminar, Case Analysis
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ACC 608 - Management Accounting Seminar (4)
Strategic management accounting and control issues, including cost determination and analysis, activity-based systems, budgeting, transfer pricing, performance evaluation, cost management and ethics.
Prerequisite(s): GBA 511 or equivalent.
Component(s): 4 lecture/discussion.
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ACC 610 - Internal Control and Corporate Governance (4)
Presents the foundation of internal control theory accepted and promulgated by auditors and accountants. Supplemented by management implementation to achieve effective corporate governance. Includes best practices from preeminent companies that serve as benchmarks and models for evaluating and strengthening corporate governance. Seminar course with problem solving and case studies.
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ACC 620 - Assurance and Regulation in Accounting (4)
A managerial perspective on accounting assurance and regulatory requirements for all types of businesses. Emphasis on financial statement audits, public company requirements, other governmental regulation and internal auditing. Seminar course with problem solving and case studies.
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ACC 630 - International Accounting Issues (4)
Exploration of international accounting issues from interdisciplinary, managerial perspectives. Comparative accounting across national borders. Harmonization and evaluation of international accounting standards. Foreign exchange. Mergers, acquisitions and business valuation. Ethics. Management control issues in international contexts.
Prerequisite(s): unconditional standing
Component(s): 4 lecture/problem-solving.
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ACC 650 - Internship in Accounting (4)
On-the-job training in accounting involving new masters-level learning experiences.
Prerequisite(s): permission of the Director of the Accounting Graduate Program.
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ACC 660 - Contemporary Accounting Issues (4)
Study and analysis of contemporary accounting issues and practices. Emphasis on the integration of accounting knowledge in financial and managerial accounting, tax, accounting information systems, and auditing. Enhances analytical research, judgmental and communication skills of students.
Component(s): 4 seminars, case analysis
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ACC 670 - Management Control in Not-for-Profit Organizations (4)
Application of the processes of budgeting, planning, and controlling in governmental, hospital, and educational institutions as well as charitable foundations. Case studies and a service component with an appropriate entity.
Prerequisite(s): Unconditional Standing.
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ACC 680 - Fraud and Forensic Accounting (4)
A managerial perspective on fraud within an organization. Emphasis on fraud prevention and detection methods. Survey of the management support resources available in the field of forensic accounting. Case study and analysis of financial statement frauds.
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ACC 690 - Strategic Tax Planning (4)
A hands-on course for Masters of Accountancy students on how to factor taxes into strategic decision-making.
Component(s): 4 seminar discussions.
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ACC 697 - Comprehensive Examination (1)
Terminal requirement for MS in Accounting program. Completion of comprehensive exam applying material from core courses.
Prerequisite(s): completion of MSA core.
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ARO 101L - Introduction to Aeronautics (1)
History of fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft development; characteristics of current aircraft. Contributions of aerospace engineering to society. Units and dimensions, dimensionless coefficients. Forces, pressures, generation of lift. Wind tunnel test project. Radio-controlled aircraft project. Aerospace structural materials. Preliminary aircraft sizing.
Corequisite(s): MAT 114
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ARO 102L - Introduction to Astronautics (1)
History of missile, rocket, and spacecraft development; characteristics of current launch vehicles and spacecraft. The role of the aerospace engineer in industry, government, and the university. Launch performance, trajectories, and orbits. Solid-propelled rocket project. Spacecraft mission design and configuration.
Corequisite(s): MAT 114 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ARO 103L - Introduction to Aerospace Propulsion (1)
History of aircraft engine and rocket development; characteristics of current aircraft piston, turbine and rocket engines. Ethical factors, standards and expectations in aerospace engineering. Generation of thrust. Propulsion system performance. Jet engine test project. Compressed-air thrust project.
Corequisite(s): MAT 114 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ARO 127L - Aerospace Engineering Computer Graphics Laboratory (2)
Computer-aided graphics and engineering design fundamentals. Sketching, line drawing, dimensioning, simple wire frame, solid modeling and projection theory. Airplane general arrangement, layout, and inboard profile drawings.
Component(s): 2 three-hour laboratories.
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ARO 201L - Fundamentals of Systems Engineering (1)
History and purpose of systems engineering. System design exercise. Team design. Needs analysis; consideration of ethical, social, economic contemporary issues and environmental factors. System-design process. Role of the engineer in system design. Program planning and control. Engineering documentation. Principles of technical writing.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , ENG 110 , IGE 120 , IGE 121 , or IGE 122 ; and C or better in MAT 114 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ARO 202L - Fundamentals of Aeronautics (1)
Aircraft manufacturing methods. Aerodynamic drag. Aircraft controls and piloting techniques. Aircraft performance. Aeroelasticity concepts. Preliminary aircraft design. Wind tunnel test project.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 101L .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ARO 203L - Fundamentals of Astronautics (1)
Orbits and trajectories. Launch windows and rendezvous. Spacecraft mission analysis. Spacecraft guidance and control techniques. Booster design. Boost and reentry trajectory simulation. Atmospheric entry.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 102L .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ARO 299/299A/299L - Special Topics for Lower Division Students (1-4)
Group study of a selected topic, the title to be specified in advance.
Component(s): Instruction is by lectures/problem-solving, laboratory, or a combination.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 8 units, with a maximum of 4 units per quarter.
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ARO 301 - Fluid Dynamics (4)
Pressure distribution in a fluid. Control volume and differential approaches to fluid flow analysis. Development and application of Navier-Stokes equations. Potential flow theory. Dimension analysis and similarity. Viscous flow in ducts. Working knowledge of a high-level computer language is required.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , ENG 110 , IGE 120 , IGE 121 , or IGE 122 ; and C or better in MAT 216 or MAT 224 .
Corequisite(s): MAT 318 , CHE 302 or ME 301 , and ME 215 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 305 - Low-Speed Aerodynamics and Performance (4)
Boundary-Layer theory. Biot-Savart law. Panel methods. Thin airfoil theory. Lifting-line theory. Numerical aerodynamics of airfoils and wings. Skin friction drag. Induced drag. Propeller theories. Airplane performance.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 301 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/ problem-solving.
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ARO 309 - Astronautics (3)
Space mission and trajectory design. Kepler’s laws. Orbits, hyperbolic escape trajectories, interplanetary transfers, gravity assists. Special orbits including geostationary, Molniya, sun-synchronous.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , ENG 110 , IGE 120 , IGE 121 , or IGE 122 ; and C or better in ME 215 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 311 - Gas Dynamics (3)
Governing equations of fluid dynamics for compressible flow. Normal shock waves. Oblique shock waves. Expansion waves. Quasi-one-dimensional flow. Fanno flow. Rayleigh flow. Unsteady wave motion. High-temperature gases and flows. Applications.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 301 .
Corequisite(s): CHE 302 or ME 301 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 312 - Aircraft Jet Propulsion (4)
Ideal cycle analysis of ramjet, turbojet, turbofan and turboprop. After burning. Cycle analysis with losses. Non-rotating components: diffusers, nozzles and combustors. Compressor, fans and turbines. Component matching and engine performance. Aircraft engine noise. Hypersonic engines.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 311 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 322/322L - Aerospace Feedback Control Systems (3/1)
Mathematical models of systems. Laplace transformations. Feedback control systems: characteristics, performance, stability. Root locus method. Frequency response methods. Stability in the frequency domain. Time domain analysis. Design and compensation of aerospace feedback control systems.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , ENG 110 , IGE 120 , IGE 121 , or IGE 122 ; and C or better in MAT 216 or MAT 224 .
Corequisite(s): MAT 318 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ARO 326/326L - Aerospace Structural Mechanics I (3/1)
Vector analysis of two-dimensional kinetic motion of aerospace vehicles. Plane kinematics including absolute and relative motion. Force and moment equilibrium in three dimensions using free body diagrams and vector algebra. Internal loads in engine mount, landing gear and fabric-covered wing structures. Shear and bending-moment diagrams. Centroids, center of gravity, moments of area, and moments of inertia. Material properties, stress-strain relationships, Mohr’s circle, strain gages. Analysis of stress in members subject to axial, torsional, bending, and shearing loading.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in PHY 131 /PHY 131L .
Corequisite(s): MAT 214 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving. 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ARO 327 - Aerospace Structural Mechanics II (3)
External loads on aircraft, inertia forces and load factors, design loads, factor of- and margin of-safety, V-n diagrams. Strain energy. Analysis of deformation in members subject to axial, torsional, bending, shearing, and combined loading using Castigliano’s theorem. Statically indeterminate structures. Pressure vessels, yield criteria. Shear flow in closed and open thin-walled sections. Bending and shear stresses in beams with unsymmetrical cross-sections. Principles and analysis of stressed skin construction.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 326/326L .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 328 - Aerospace Structures (4)
Aerospace structural analysis in the design process. Elementary aeroelasticity. Axial constraint. Design of members in tension, torsion, bending, or shear. Design of compression members. Design of webs in shear. Detailed design.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 329 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 329 - Aerospace Structural Analysis and Design (3)
Equilibrium of advanced beams under combined loading. Effect of span-wise and cord-wise taper. Cutouts in wing and fuselage structures. Analysis of frames, rings and ribs. Stiffened cells. Wing warping. Shear lag. Thermal effects. Weighted section properties and heterogeneous structures. Shear buckling in built-up spars. Introduction to Matrix methods, finite elements and mechanics of composites. Design of Aerospace structures.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 327 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 342L - Space Vehicle Dynamics & Propulsion Laboratory (1) Crosslisted as: Selected experiments in space vehicle dynamics and propulsion using computer-based data acquisition methods. Gyroscope dynamics, control-moment gyro, solid-fuel rocket motors, strain gages, static test
stand, filtering, data analysis. Teamwork. Technical communication and engineering report writing.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C (2.0) or better in ARO 309 and ARO 406 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ARO 351L - Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer Laboratory (1)
Selected experiments in fluid dynamics and heat transfer in aerospace engineering, such as vortex flows, transition from laminar to turbulent flow and potential flow simulations. Team work. Laboratory report writing.
Corequisite(s): ARO 401 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ARO 352L - High-Speed Aerodynamics Laboratory (1)
Selected experiments in high-speed aerodynamics using a supersonic wind tunnel and a computer-based data acquisition system. Team work. Laboratory report writing.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 312 , ARO 404 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ARO 357L - Aerospace Structures Laboratory (1)
Experimental stress analysis of structures subject to axial, torsional, bending, shearing and combined loading. Statically indeterminate structures. Basic column stability. Application of the electrical resistance strain gage and photoelastic methods. Technical communication and engineering report writing.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 326/326L (lecture only).
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ARO 400 - Special Study for Upper Division Students (1-2)
Individual or group investigation, research, studies or surveys of selected problems.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , ENG 110 , IGE 120 , IGE 121 , or IGE 122 .
Minimum/Maximum Units: Total credit limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter.
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ARO 401 - Heat, Mass and Momentum Transfer (4)
Conduction, convection and radiation heat transfer. Heat diffusion equation. 1-D, 2-D and 3-D conduction. Transient conduction. Finite difference methods. Heat, mass and momentum transfer by convection in external and internal flows. Radiation heat transfer analysis.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 301 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 402 - Numerical Methods (4)
Numerical methods in engineering. Algorithms. Interpolating polynomials, difference formulas, numerical differentiation and integration. Matrix methods. Non-linear systems. Solution of differential equations. Applications to engineering problems. Working knowledge of a high-level computer language required.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , ENG 110 , IGE 120 , IGE 121 , or IGE 122 ; and C or better in MAT 216 or MAT 224 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 404 - High-Speed Aerodynamics (3)
Governing laws of high-speed flows. The velocity potential equation. Taylor-Maccoll equation. Conical flow. Compressibility correction rules for subsonic flows. Transonic flow. Wing sweep. Area ruling. Airfoils and wings in supersonic flight. Wave drag. Hypersonic flight. Design considerations for high-speed aircraft.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 311 .
Component(s): 3 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 405 - Aircraft Stability and Control (4)
Static Stability. Stability derivatives. Airplane controls. Airplane equations of motion. Dynamic stability. Transfer functions. Airplane response and simulation. Flying qualities. Automatic control and autopilots.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 305 , ARO 322/322L .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 406 - Advanced Dynamics and Vibrations of Aerospace Systems (4)
Vector dynamics of aerospace systems; moving coordinates and vehicle motion; Lagrangian dynamics; equations of motion and free forced vibrations of single and multi-degree of freedom and continuous systems. Applications of Fourier analysis. Random analysis.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , ENG 110 , IGE 120 , IGE 121 , or IGE 122 ; and C or better in ME 215 and MAT 318 .
Component(s): 4 lectures.
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ARO 407 - Space Flight Dynamics (4)
Three-dimensional rigid body motion of launch vehicles and spacecraft. Performance analyses and simulations. Estimation of gravity, drag, propulsion, and maneuvering losses. Gravity-turn and other ascent trajectories. Optimization techniques. Trajectory analysis computer codes.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 406 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 408 - Finite-Element Analysis of Aerospace Structures (4)
Theoretical development of one- and two-dimensional finite elements. Analysis and design of truss, frame and semimonocoque structures using the direct stiffness and energy formulation of the finite element method. Computer-aided design and analysis projects using commercial finite element software.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 326/326L .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 409 - Spacecraft Dynamics and Control (4)
Euler’s equations. Rigid body motion, including inertia tensors. Spin and dual-spin spacecraft stability. De-spinning of spacecraft. Coning maneuvers. Closed-loop attitude control via thrusters, reaction wheels, control-moment gyros. Phase-plane diagrams. Bang-bang control.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 309 , ARO 406 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 412 - Wing Theory (4)
Potential flow theory. Complex mappings; Kutta-Joukowski transformation. Chordwise pressure distributions; thin airfoil theory. Sectional force and moment coefficients. Symmetric and asymmetric spanwise loading; basic and additional lift effects. Twist.Wing force and moment coefficients. High lift devices.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 305 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 414 - Rocket Propulsion (4)
Principles of rocket propulsion. Combustion chemistry. Liquid-fuel rocket engines. Solid-fuel rocket engines. Electrical propulsion.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 311 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 418 - Space Environment (4)
The space environment and its impact on spacecraft operations. Non-uniform gravitational fields, aerodynamic drag effects including aerobraking, solar heating and pressure, radiation, electrical issues, orbital debris. Considerations for special orbits. On-board disturbances. Spacecraft thermal control, life support systems.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 309 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/ problem-solving.
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ARO 419 - Computational Fluid Dynamics (4)
Classification of partial differential equations. Elements of finite-difference methods. Stability analysis. Algorithms for numerical solution of parabolic, elliptic and hyperbolic partial differential equations. Finite volume and finite element methods. Applications in fluid dynamics, gas dynamics and heat transfer. Working knowledge of a high-level computer language required.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 301 .
Corequisite(s): ARO 311 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 420 - Aerospace Engineering Management (4)
Introduction to various management roles in technical fields. Gain insight into the roles of Program Management, Project Management and Functional Management in aerospace companies. Understand government agencies and customer interactions. Role of discretionary R&D and proposal development. Career path development and expected skills requirements. Program management plan; team project linked to ARO 492L /ARO 493L .
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , ENG 110 , IGE 120 , IGE 121 , or IGE 122 ; and consent of instructor.
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 421 - Helicopter Aerodynamics and Performance (4)
The development of rotary-wing aircraft and the helicopter. Review of blade element/momentum theory; hovering and vertical flight theory; autorotation; performance in forward flight.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 305 , and ARO 405 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 422 - Advanced Aerospace Control Systems (4)
Review of classical controls. Control system design. Compensators. Nonlinear systems. Describing functions.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 322/322L .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 426 - Aerospace Surface Systems (4)
Aerospace fundamentals of high speed surface systems. Station-to-station concepts. Air cushion and tubeflight systems. Airload determination. Drag reduction. Propulsion systems and braking. Guideway considerations. Stability and control.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 305 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem solving.
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ARO 427 - Aeroacoustics and Structural Dynamics (4)
Vibrational concepts of acoustics: time and frequency domain analysis, free and forced motion of single and multi-degree of freedom systems, random inputs, and approximation methods. Classical vibration control. Structural wave motion: aeroelasticity, divergence, and flutter.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 327 and ME 215 .
Component(s): 4 lectures.
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ARO 431 - Intermediate Finite-Element Analysis of Aerospace Structures (4)
Structural dynamics, structural stability and advanced elements in the finite element method. Basic theory will be augmented strongly by computer applications.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 408 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 435L - Low-Speed Aerodynamics Laboratory (1)
Test plan formulation. Pressure, temperature and loads measurements. Test section calibration and correction. Subsonic wind tunnel applications.
Corequisite(s): ARO 305 .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratories.
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ARO 436 - Mechanics of Composite Materials (4)
Mechanical behavior of composite materials. Stress/strain relations in anisotropic materials. Strength criteria and stiffness. Interlaminar stresses. Systems applications. Bending, buckling and vibration of laminated plates.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 327 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem-solving.
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ARO 455 - Applied Optimal Control (4)
Introduction to optimal control, linear quadratic regulator (LQR), algebraic Riccati equation, controllability, observability, detectability, and stabilizability, design of multi-input/multi-output controllers, advance control techniques and advanced control structures, application to flight control systems.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 405 .
Component(s): 4 lectures/problem solving.
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ARO 461 - Senior Project (2)
Selection and completion of an aerospace engineering project, including a literature search and use of one or more of the following approaches: theoretical, computational or experimental. Project results presented in a final, formal individual report. Project to be arranged by the student with an appropriate Aerospace Engineering faculty member who is the project supervisor.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , ENG 110 , IGE 120 , IGE 121 , or IGE 122 ; and senior standing in major.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Minimum of 120 hours total time.
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ARO 462 - Senior Project (2)
Selection and completion of an aerospace engineering project, including a literature search and use of one or more of the following approaches: theoretical, computational or experimental. Project results presented in a final, formal individual report. Project to be arranged by the student with an appropriate Aerospace Engineering faculty member who is the project supervisor.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 103 , ENG 104 , ENG 107 , ENG 109 , ENG 110 , IGE 120 , IGE 121 , or IGE 122 ; and senior standing in major.
Minimum/Maximum Units: Minimum of 120 hours total time.
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ARO 481L - Space Vehicle Design Laboratory I (2)
Design philosophy. System and subsystem design for space vehicles. Mission planning. Trade studies; statistical design, parameter estimation. Manufacturing, cost estimating, spacecraft and launch services. Oral and written presentations.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C (2.0) or better in ARO 309 , ARO 401 , ARO 404 , and ARO 406 .
Component(s): 2 three-hour laboratories.
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ARO 482L - Space Vehicle Design Laboratory II (2)
Conceptual design of space vehicles. Design tradeoffs in multi-disciplined systems. Participation in team design projects. Oral and written presentations of system design. Oral briefing to an industry/government review panel.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C (2.0) or better in ARO 481L .
Component(s): 2 three-hour laboratories.
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ARO 483L - Space Vehicle Design Laboratory III (2)
Preliminary design of space vehicles. Completion of ARO 482L team design projects. Preparation of final project report together with an oral briefing to an industry/government review panel.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C (2.0) or better in ARO 482L .
Component(s): 2 three-hour laboratories.
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ARO 490L - Aerosciences (1)
Comprehensive review of basic principles of aerodynamics, propulsion, vehicle dynamics, astronautics, and structures for application in the conceptual and preliminary design of aerospace vehicles. A comprehensive exam will be administered on the above subjects.
Corequisite(s): ARO 491L or ARO 492L .
Component(s): 1 three-hour laboratory.
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ARO 491L - Air Vehicle Design Laboratory I (2)
Air vehicle design philosophy. Oral and written presentations of system design. Environmental considerations. Trade-studies; statistical design, parameter estimation. Manufacturing, facilities, cost estimation.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 309 , ARO 312 , ARO 401 , ARO 404 , ARO 405 .
Component(s): 2 three-hour laboratories.
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ARO 492L - Air Vehicle Design Laboratory II (2)
Conceptual design of air vehicles. Design tradeoffs in multi-disciplined systems. Participation in team design projects. Oral and written presentations of system design. Oral briefing to an industry/government review panel.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 491L .
Component(s): 2 three-hour laboratories.
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ARO 493L - Air Vehicle Design Laboratory III (2)
Preliminary design of air vehicles. Completion of ARO 492L team design projects. Preparation of final project report together with an oral briefing to an industry/government review panel.
Prerequisite(s): C or better in ARO 329 , ARO 406 , ARO 492L .
Component(s): 2 three-hour laboratories.
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