Professors. D. Gary Harlow, Ph.D. (Cornell), chair; Philip A. Blythe, Ph.D. (Manchester, England); John P. Coulter, Ph.D. (Delaware); Terry J. Delph, Ph.D. (Stanford); John N. DuPont, Ph.D. (Lehigh); Joachim L. Grenestedt, Ph.D. (KTH, Royal Inst. of Tech., Stockholm, Sweden), Class of ‘61 Professor; Jacob Y. Kazakia, Ph.D. (Lehigh); Edward K. Levy, Sc.D. (M.I.T.), director, Energy Research Center; Alistair K. Macpherson, Ph.D. (Sydney, Australia); Wojciech Misiolek, Sc.D. (U. of Mining and Metallurgy, Krakow, Poland), Loewy Chair;; Sudhakar Neti, Ph.D. (Kentucky); Herman F. Nied, Ph.D. (Lehigh); John Ochs, Ph.D. (Penn State); Tulga M. Ozsoy, Ph.D. (Istanbul, Turkey); Donald O. Rockwell, Ph.D. (Lehigh), Paul B. Reinhold Professor; Charles R. Smith, Ph.D. (Stanford); Eric Varley, Ph.D. (Brown); Arkady Voloshin, Ph.D. (TelAviv, Israel).
Associate professors. Robert A. Lucas, Ph.D. (Lehigh), associate chair; MengSang Chew, Ph.D. (Columbia); Alparslan Öztekin, Ph.D. (Illinois); N. Duke Perreira, Ph.D. (California, Los Angeles).
Assistant Professor. Eugenio Schuster, Ph.D. (California, San Diego).
Professors of Practice. David C. Angstadt, Ph.D. (Lehigh);Terry J. Hart, D.Engr.Honorary (Lehigh); Graham Mitchell, Ph.D. (Westminster); Murat Öztürk, Ph.D. (Lehigh)
Emeritus professors. Russell E. Benner, Ph.D. (Lehigh); Forbes T. Brown, Sc.D. (M.I.T.); Fazil Erdogan, Ph.D. (Lehigh); Ronald J. Hartranft, Ph.D. (Lehigh); Stanley H. Johnson, Ph.D. (Berkeley); Arturs Kalnins, Ph.D. (Michigan); Jerzy A. Owczarek, Ph.D. (London, England); Richard Roberts, Ph.D. (Lehigh); Robert G. Sarubbi, Ph.D. (Lehigh); Kenneth N. Sawyers, Ph.D. (Brown); George C.M. Sih, Ph.D. (Lehigh); Gerald F. Smith, Ph.D. (Brown); Theodore A. Terry, Ph.D. (Lehigh); Dean P. Updike, Ph.D. (Brown); Robert P. Wei, Ph.D. (Princeton), Paul B. Reinhold Professor.
Educational Mission
The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics prepares our students to be learners, and agents in both the application and development of technology to better serve the needs of society.
Program Educational Objectives
Mechanical engineering is one of the core disciplines in the P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science (RCEAS). The department is committed to serving the overall mission of the RCEAS, and of the University, by providing education and training to undergraduate and graduate students, by developing new knowledge and engineering methodology, and by providing service to industry and society at large. To achieve our Educational Mission, the Department of Mechanical Engineering has established a set of Program Educational Objectives, which are to educate engineers who:
The undergraduate program in mechanical engineering focuses principally on the first five of these objectives, and is configured to prepare our students for employment, and continued professional development and growth. The program provides students with the basic education they will need to function in an engineering environment, pursue graduate studies, continue their professional development and growth, and develop an awareness of the culture and society in which we live. Because of technological innovations and the longterm demands of global competition, the program also seeks to prepare students to adapt to rapid advances and changes in technology, and to provide leadership in effecting these changes, consistent with the sixth educational objective for lifelong learning.
Achievement of the six educational objectives is served first through a sound education in mathematics and those physical and engineering sciences that are of greatest relevance to the design and analysis of mechanical systems; second, by exposure to the engineering process (creation, innovation, analysis and judgment) through design courses, projects, laboratories, and a choice of technical electives that permits a degree of specialization; and third, by the development of cultural awareness through courses in humanities and social sciences. Students may take elective courses that transcend traditional disciplinary lines, while satisfying the basic requirements for mechanical engineering.
Design and engineering practices are integrated with the engineering science aspects of the program. Through a broadening of the design sequence to include handson manufacturing and multidisciplinary collaborations, the program seeks to emphasize the integration of design, manufacturing, business, and aesthetics in modern technological enterprises, and to prepare our students to function in an increasingly interdisciplinary environment. Through a comprehensive set of laboratory courses, which ultimately focus on the design and planning of laboratory experiences by the students (rather than carrying out rote experiments), opportunities are provided for students to learn and employ the processes and skills for solving handson engineering problems.
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest of the engineering professions, dealing generally with systems for energy conversion, material transport and the control of motions and forces.
Mechanical engineers may choose from among many different activities in their careers, according to their interests and the changing needs of society. Some concentrate on the conversion of thermal, nuclear, solar, chemical and electrical energy, or on the problems of air, water, and noise pollution. Some concentrate on the design of mechanical systems used in transportation, manufacturing or health care industries or by individual consumers. Some will be working, a decade from now, in fields that do not yet exist. Most will be engaged with concepts involving all four dimensions of space and time.
The curriculum leading toward the bachelor of science in mechanical engineering combines a broad base in mathematics, physical sciences, and the engineering sciences (mechanics of solids, materials, dynamics and fluid, thermal and electrical sciences), including laboratory. Special emphasis is placed on the practice of modern Integrated Product Development, combining stateoftheart computeraided design and manufacturing methods in a businessoriented framework. Several specific application fields are chosen toward the end of the program in the form of four or more courses elected from a wide variety of 300-level offerings. Courses in mechanical engineering and engineering mechanics are equally available.
The course requirements for a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering are listed below. In addition to required mathematics, physics, chemistry and basic engineering courses, the program includes a minimum of seven courses in humanities and social sciences (see humanities/social sciences), two free electives and five approved electives. The total graduation requirement is 129 credits.
Undergraduate Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering
freshman year (see Engineering, freshman year, Section III)
sophomore year, first semester (16-17 credit hours)
ME 10 Graphics for Engineering Design (3)
MECH 3 Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics (3)
MAT 33 Engineering Materials and Processes (3)
MATH 23 Analytical Geometry & Calculus III (4)
elective (3-4)
sophomore year, second semester (17-18 credit hours)*
ME 104 Thermodynamics I (3) MECH 12 Strength of Materials (3)
PHY 21,22 Introductory Physics II and
Laboratory (5)
MATH 205 Linear Methods (3)
elective (3 4)
*Co-Op students must take ME 21 sophomore year, second semester (1819 credit hours). Co-Op students will take a MATH elective (3), ME 231 (3), MECH 102(3), and a HSS elective (34) during the summer after the sophomore year (1213 credit hrs.). See Co-Op program for details
junior year, first semester (16 18 credit hours)
ME 21 Mechanical Engineering Lab I (1)
ME 231 Fluid Mechanics (3)
MECH 102 Dynamics (3)
ME 215 Engineering Reliability (3) or
MATH 208 Complex Variables (3) or
MATH 230 Numerical Methods (3) or
MATH 231 Probability and Statistics (3)
elective (68)
junior year, second semester (17 credit hours)
ME 121 Mechanical Engineering Lab II (1)
ME 211 Mechanical Engineering Design I (3)
ME 240 Manufacturing (3)
ME 242 Mechanical Engineering Systems (3) or
ME 245 Engineering Vibrations (3)
ME 252 Mechanical Elements (3)
ECE 83 Fundamentals of Electrical
Engineering (3) ECE 162 Electrical Laboratory (1)
Senior Year (3034 credit hours)
ME 111 Professional Development (1) [Fall only] ME 212 Integrated Product Development II (2) [Fall only] ME 207 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory III (2) ME 321 Introduction to Heat Transfer (3) electives (2226) The total number of credits required for graduation is
129. A total of 38 credits in electives must be taken. These electives are of five types:
Mechanical Engineering Electives
a) Humanities/Social Sciences: A total of 17 credits of electives in humanities and social science, which must include ECO 1. (Note that these electives are in addition to the 6 hours of required freshman English.) See description of HSS in Section III of this catalog.
b) ENGR. Elective A: One, 3credit course selected from the following: MECH 302, MECH 305, ME 304, ME 322, ME 331, or ME 343
c) ENGR. Elective B: One, 3credit course selected from any ME 300 or MECH 300-level course, excluding ME 310
d) ENGR. Elective C: Three, 3credit courses selected from any ME 300/MECH 300-level course or an engineering/science/ mathematics course, as approved by the department chair. ME 310 may be taken once to satisfy this requirement.
e) Free electives: 6 credit hours in any subject area are required.
Co-Op Program
To participate in the Co-Op program you must rank in the top third of the engineering class after three semesters of study and attend a summer program between the sophomore and junior years. See your advisor or contact the Co-Op Faculty Liaison for further details.
B.S. in Engineering Mechanics
The curriculum in engineering mechanics is designed to prepare students for careers in engineering research and development, and is especially appropriate for students wishing to specialize in the analysis of engineering systems. In many industries and governmental laboratories there is a demand for men and women with broad training in the fundamentals of engineering in which engineering mechanics and applied mathematics play an important role.
The first two years of the curriculum is the same as that in mechanical engineering. One of the advantages of the curriculum is the flexibility it offers through 18 credits of technical and six credits of personal electives in the junior and senior years. Beyond the sophomore year there are required courses in dynamics, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, principles of electrical engineering, mathematics, vibrations, and senior laboratories or projects. It is recommended that the electives be chosen either to concentrate in areas such as applied mathematics and computational mechanics, solid mechanics, engineering materials, and fluid mechanics or to obtain further depth in all areas. The academic advisor for the engineering mechanics program will provide guidance in formulating the student’s goals and choosing electives.
In addition to the required and elective courses in mathematics, sciences and engineering, the B.S. degree program in engineering mechanics includes a minimum of seven courses in humanities and social sciences (see humanities/social sciences). The total graduation requirement is 127 credits.
Undergraduate Curriculum in Engineering Mechanics
freshman year (see Engineering, freshman year, Section III)
sophomore year, first semester (1617 credit hours)
ME 10 Graphics for Engineering Design (3) MECH 3 Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics (3)
MAT 33 Engineering Materials and Processes (3)
MATH 23 Analytical geometry & Calculus III (4)
elective (34)
sophomore year, second semester (1718 credit hours)*
ME 104 Thermodynamics I (3) MECH 12 Strength of Materials (3)
PHY 21, 22 Introductory Physics II and Laboratory (5)
MATH 205 Linear Methods (3)
elective (34)
*Co-Op students must take ME 21 sophomore year, second semester (1819 credit hours). Co-Op students will take ME 231 (3), MECH 102(3), and two HSS electives (68) during the summer after the sophomore year (1214 credit hours). See Co-Op program for details.
junior year, first semester (16-18 credit hours)
ME 21 Mechanical Engineering Lab I (1)
ME 231 Fluid Mechanics (3)
MECH 102 Dynamics (3)
MATH 230 Numerical Methods (3)
elective (68)
junior year, second semester (17-18 credit hours)
ME 121 Mechanical Engineering Lab II (1)
ME 240 Manufacturing (3)
ME 242 Mechanical Engineering Systems (3) or
ME 245 Engineering Vibrations (3)
MATH 208 Complex Variables (3)
ECE 83 Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering (3)
ECE 162 Electrical Laboratory (1) electives (34)
senior year (2732 credit hours)
ME 111 Professional Development (1) [Fall only]
ME 207 Mechanical Engineering Laboratory III (2)
ME 321 Introduction to Heat Transfer (3) electives (2126)
The total number of credits required for graduation is 127. A total of 41 credits in electives must be taken. These electives are of four types:
Engineering Mechanics Electives
a) Humanities/Social Sciences: A total of 17 credits of electives in humanities and social science, which must include ECO 1. (Note that these electives are in addition to the 6 hours of required freshman English.) See description of HSS in Section III of this catalog.
b) ENGR. Elective A: Two, 3credit courses selected from the following: MECH 302, MECH 305, ME 304, ME 322, ME 331, or ME 343
c) ENGR. Elective B: Four, 3credit courses selected from any ME 300/MECH 300-level course or an engineering/science/ mathematics course, as approved by the Department Chair, excluding ME 310.
d) Free electives: 6 credit hours of any subject area are required.
Typical recommended options:
Applied Mathematics and Computational Mechanics
MECH 305 Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3)
MECH 312 Finite Element Analysis (3)
MATH 309 Theory of Probability (3)
MATH 322 Methods of Applied Analysis I (3)
MATH 323 Methods of Applied Analysis II (3)
Solid Mechanics
MECH 305 Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3)
MECH 307 Mechanics of Continua (3)
MECH 312 Finite Element Analysis (3)
MECH 313 Fracture Mechanics (3)
MATH 322 Methods of Applied Analysis I (3)
Engineering Materials
MECH 305 Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3)
MECH 313 Fracture Mechanics (3)
MAT 218 Mechanical Behavior of Materials (3)
PHY 31 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (3)
PHY 363 Physics of Solids (3)
Fluid Mechanics
ME 331 Advanced Fluid Mechanics (3)
ME 322 Gas Dynamics (3)
MECH 326 Aerodynamics (3)
MATH 322 Methods of Applied Analysis I (3)
Minor in Aerospace Engineering
The minor in aerospace engineering provides a foundation for students who intend to pursue a career in the aerospace industry. This minor will also provide sufficient technical background in aerospace studies for undergraduates who plan to enter graduate programs in this field. The minor requires a minimum of 15 credits from the following course selection:
Required Courses
ME 255 Introduction to Aerospace Eng. (3)
MECH 326 Aerodynamics (3)
MECH 328 Fundamentals of Aircraft Design (3)
Elective Courses
ME 309 Composite Materials (3)
ME 322 Gas Dynamics (3)
ME 331 Advanced Fluid Mechanics (3)
ME 333 Propulsion Systems (3)
ME 343 Control Systems (3)
ME 348 ComputerAided Design (3)
MECH 305 Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3)
MECH 312 Finite Element Analysis (3)
Minor in Energy Engineering
The minor in energy engineering touches upon the technologies associated with the transformation and use of energy in various forms. Since every sector of engineering and the economy require energies of one form or another, the courses included in this minor program will permit student exposure to fossil, nuclear and renewable energy technologies. The mechanical engineering curriculum provides the fundamental knowledge in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and other related areas leading up to the courses for the energy engineering minor. The courses offer a wide variety of topics including fundamental, analytical and design aspects of energy conservation as well as various forms of energy used in power generation, transportation and industry. The minor in energy engineering requires a minimum of 15 credits, which must be taken from MEM offerings. The minor in energy is primarily intended for ME Majors but students with other majors, particularly Chemical engineering will be able to take some or all the related courses. Four courses are required with some degree of choice and an additional course must be selected from a broader set.
Required course:
ME 304 Thermodynamics II (3)
Elective Energy Courses:
Choose at least three courses from the below four ME 360 Nuclear Energy (3) ME 362 Nuclear Fusion and Radiation
Protection (3) ME 364 Renewable Energy (3) ME 366 Engineering Principles of Clean Coal
Technology (3)
Additional Electives:
ChE 373 Fundamentals of Air Pollution (3)
ChE/ME 376 Energy: Issues and Technology (3)
ME 322 Gas Dynamics (3)
ME 331 Advanced Fluid Mechanics (3)
ME 343 Control System (3)
OR other Energy related 300 level courses with the approval of the ME Dept. Chair.
Minor in Mechanics of Materials
The minor in mechanics of materials provides a view of mechanical strength and behavior of materials based on understanding a few basic concepts and using simplified material models. Courses selected for the minor emphasize concepts such as superposition of loadings; relation between external loads and internal stresses; factor of safety; safe design based on allowable stress or allowable loads; allowable deformation; and reliability of structures. Courses offer a wide variety of topics including analytical and numerical methods for solving mechanics problems; manufacturing and polymer processing. The mechanics of materials minor requires a minimum of 15 credits, which must be taken from MEM offerings. Two courses are required; and three additional electives must be selected. The minor is not available for students having a major in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics.
Required courses
MECH 3 Fundamentals of Engineering
Mechanics (3) MECH 12 Strength of Materials (3)
Electives
ME 10 Graphics for Engineering Design (3)
ME 215 Engineering Reliability (3)
ME 240 Manufacturing (3)
ME 252 Mechanical Elements (3)
ME 344/MAT 344/IE 344
Metal Machining Analysis (3) ME 385 Polymer Product Manufacturing (3) MECH 102 Dynamics (3) MECH 305 Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3) MECH 312 Finite Element Analysis (3) MECH 313 Fracture Mechanics (3)
*This crosslisted course ME 344 counts as an elective.
Undergraduate Courses in MechanicalEngineering
ME 10. Graphics for Engineering Design (3) fall
Graphical description of mechanical engineering design for visualization and communication by freehand sketching, production drawings, and 3D solid geometric representations. Introduction to creation, storage, and manipulation of such graphical descriptions through an integrated design project using stateofthe art, commercially available computeraided engineering software. Lectures and laboratory. (ES 1), (ED 2)
ME 21. Mechanical Engineering Laboratory I (1) fall
Experimental methods in mechanical engineering and mechanics. Analysis of experimental error and error propagation. Introduction to elementary instrumentation. Introduction to digital data acquisition. Prerequisite: MECH 12, previously or concurrently. (ES 1), (ED 0)
ME 104. Thermodynamics I (3) spring
Basic concepts and principles of thermodynamics with emphasis on simple compressible substances. First and second law development, energy equations, reversibility, entropy and efficiency. Properties of pure substances and thermodynamic cycles. Corequisite: MATH 23 and PHY 11. (ES 3), (ED 0)
ME 111. Professional Development (1) fall
Examination of ethical and professional choices facing mechanical engineers. Written and oral communications. Prerequisite: senior standing in Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
ME 121. Mechanical Engineering Laboratory II (1) spring
A continuation of ME 21 including use of transducers, advanced instrumentation, and data acquisition. Emphasis on experimental exercises that illustrate, and/or introduce material from thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics. Includes proposal writing and interpretation of results. Prerequisites: ME 21, ME 104, and corequisite: ME 231. (ES 1), (ED 0)
ME 207. Mechanical Engineering Laboratory III (2) fall,spring
Formulation of laboratory experiments through openended planning, including decision criteria for laboratory techniques and approaches. Execution of experiments based on individual plans, followed by assessment of experimental results. Prerequisite: ME 121.
ME 211. Integrated Product Development I (3) spring
Business, engineering and design arts students work in cross disciplinary teams of 46 students on conceptual design including marketing, financial and economic planning, economic and technical feasibility of new product concepts. Teams work on industrial projects with faculty advisors. Oral presentations and written reports. Prerequisites: ME 10, MECH 12, ME 104. (ES 0), (ED 3)
ME 212. Integrated Product Development II (2) fall
Business, engineering and design arts students work in cross disciplinary teams of 46 students on the detailed design including fabrication and testing of a prototype of the new product designed in the IPD course 1. Additional deliverables include a detailed production plan, marketing plan, detailed basecase financial models, project and product portfolio. Teams work on industrial projects with faculty advisors. Oral presentations and written reports. Prerequisites: ME 211, ME 252, (ME 252 may be taken concurrently). (ES 0) (ED 2)
ME 215. Engineering Reliability (3) fall
Applications of reliability methods to engineering problems. Modeling and analysis of engineered components and systems subjected to environmental and loading conditions. Modeling content encompasses mechanistically based probability and experientially based statistical approaches. Concepts needed for design with uncertainty are developed. Principles are illustrated through case studies and projects. Engineering applications software will be extensively utilized for the projects. Prerequisites: MATH 23 or 33; MECH 12, previously or concurrently.
ME 231. Fluid Mechanics (3) fall
Kinematics of fluid flow and similarity concepts. Equations of incompressible fluid flow with inviscid and viscous applications. Turbulence. Onedimensional compressible flow, shock waves. Boundary layers, separation, wakes and drag. Prerequisite: MATH 205. (ES 2.5), (ED 0.5)
ME 240. Manufacturing (3) spring
Analytical and technological base for several manufacturing processes and common engineering materials. Processes include metal cutting, metal deformation, injection molding, thermoforming, and composites. Process planning, computeraided manufacturing, manufacturing system engineering, and quality measurements. Design project. Weekly laboratory. Prerequisites: ME 10, MECH 12. (ES 1.5), (ED 1.5)
ME 242. Mechanical Engineering Systems (3) fall or spring
The modeling and analysis of mechanical, fluid, electrical and hybrid systems, with emphasis on lumped models and dynamic behavior, including vibrations. Sourceload synthesis. Analysis in temporal and frequency domains. Computer simulation of nonlinear models, and computer implementation of the superposition property of linear models. Prerequisites: MECH 102 and MATH 205; ME 231 previously or concurrently.
ME 245. Engineering Vibrations (3) fall or spring
Physical modeling of vibrating systems. Free and forced single and multiple degree of freedom systems. Computer simulations. Engineering applications. Prerequisites: MECH 102 and Math 205. (ES2), (ED1).
ME 252. Mechanical Elements (3) spring
Methods for the analysis and design of machine elements such as springs, gears, clutches, brakes, and bearings. Motion analysis of cams and selected mechanisms. Projects requiring the design of simple mechanisms of mechanical subassemblies. Prerequisites: MECH 12, ME 10 and MECH 102. (ES 1.5), (ED 1.5)
ME 255 – Introduction to Aerospace Engineering (3)
Properties of the atmosphere, aircraft design and performance basics including estimation of lift and drag of aerodynamic bodies. Concepts of stall and service ceiling of aircraft along with propulsive forces, stability and control. Prerequisites: PHY 11 and ME 104, and Corequisite or Prerequisite ME 231.
For Advanced Undergraduates and Graduate Students
ME 304. Thermodynamics II (3)
Availability and Second Law Analysis. Design of gas and vapor power cycles, and refrigeration systems. Generalized property relations for gases and gasvapor. Combustion and chemical equilibrium. Design of engineering systems and processes incorporating thermodynamic concepts and analysis. Prerequisite: ME104. (ES 2), (ED 1)
ME 309 (Mat 309) – Composite Materials (3)
Principles and technology of composite materials. Processing, properties, and structural applications of composites, with emphasis on fiberreinforced polymers. Prerequisites: MAT 33 or equivalent, MECH 3.
ME 310. Directed Study (13) fall, spring
Project work on any aspect of engineering, performed either individually or as a member of a team made up of students, possibly from other disciplines. Project progress is reported in the form of several planning and project reports. Direction of the projects may be provided by faculty from several departments and could include interaction with outside consultants and local communities and industries. Prerequisite: Department permission required. (ES 1), (ED 2)
ME 312. Analysis and Synthesis of Mechanisms (3) fall
Types of motion. Degrees of freedom of motion. Position, velocity and acceleration analysis of linkage mechanisms. Systematic approach to the design of linkage mechanisms. Motion generation, path synthesis and function synthesis. Structural synthesis of planar and spatial mechanisms. Static force analysis of mechanisms using virtual work. Prerequisite: MECH 102. Chew. (ES1), (ED2)
ME 321. Introduction to Heat Transfer (3)
Analytical and numerical solutions to steady and transient oneand twodimensional conduction problems. Forced and natural convection in internal and external flows. Thermal radiation. Thermal design of engineering processes and systems. Prerequisites: ME 104, ME 231. Neti, Blythe, MacPherson. (ES 2), (ED 1)
ME 322. Gas Dynamics (3)
Flow equations for compressible fluids; thermodynamic properties of gases. Normal shock waves. Steady onedimensional flows with heat addition and friction. Oblique shock waves. Expansion waves. Nozzle flows. Shock tubes; performance calculations and design. Supersonic wind tunnels; diffuser design. Real gas effects. Prerequisites: ME 231, ME 104, MATH 205. Blythe. (ES 2.5), (ED 0.5)
ME 323. Reciprocating and Centrifugal Engines (3)
Thermal analysis and design of internal combustion engines (conventional and unconventional), gas turbine engines, air breathing jet engines, and rockets. Components such as jet nozzles, compressors, turbines, and combustion chambers are chosen to exemplify the theory and development of different types of components. Both ideal fluid and real fluid approaches are considered. Prerequisite: ME 104. (ES 2.5), (ED 0.5)
ME 331. Advanced Fluid Mechanics (3)
Kinematics of fluid flow. Conservation equations for inviscid and viscous flows; integral forms of equations. Twodimensional potential flow theory of incompressible fluids with applications. Boundary layers. Introduction to free shear layer and boundary layer stability and structure of turbulence. Transition from laminar to turbulent boundary layers. Separation of flow. Steady and unsteady stall. Secondary flows. Hydrodynamic lubrication. Measurement techniques. Prerequisite: ME 231 or equivalent. Varley. (ES 2.5), (ED 0.5)
ME 333. Propulsion Systems (3)
Review of jet and rocket engine technologies. Jet and rocket engine thermodynamic and aerodynamic principles. Performance of turbojet, turbofan, and turboprop jet engines. Rocket engines include liquid, cryogenic, solid, and electric propulsion. Prerequisite: ME 104 Thermodynamics and either MECH 326 Aerodynamics or ME 322 Gas Dynamics.
ME 340. Advanced Mechanical Design (3)
Probabilistic design of mechanical components and systems. Reliability functions, hazard models and product life prediction. Theoretical stressstrengthtime models. Static and dynamic reliability models. Optimum design of mechanical systems for reliability objectives or constraints. Prerequisite: MATH 231 or consent of instructor. Harlow. (ES 2), (ED 1)
ME 341. Mechanical Systems (3)
Advanced topics in mechanical systems design. Kinematics and dynamics of planar machinery. Shock and vibration control in machine elements. Balancing of rotating and reciprocating machines. Design projects using commercial computeraidedengineering software for the design and evaluation of typical machine systems. Prerequisite: ME 252. Lucas. (ES 1.5), (ED 1.5)
ME 342. Dynamics of Engineering Systems (3)
Dynamic analysis of mechanical, electromechanical, fluid and hybrid engineering systems with emphasis on the modeling process. Lumped and distributedparameter models. Use of computer tools for modeling, design and simulation. Design projects. Prerequisite: ME 242. (ES 2), (ED 1)
ME 343. Control Systems (3)
Linear analyses of mechanical, hydraulic and electrical feedback control systems by root locus and frequency response techniques. A design project provides experience with practical issues and tradeoffs. Prerequisite: ME 242, or ME 245, or ECE 125. (ES 2), (ED 1)
ME 344 (IE 344, MAT 344) Metal Machining Analysis (3)
Intensive study of metal cutting emphasizing forces, energy, temperature, tool materials, tool life, and surface integrity. Abrasive processes. Laboratory and project work. Prerequisite: ME 240 or IE 215 or MAT 206.
ME 348. ComputerAided Design (3)
Impact of computeraided engineering tools on mechanical design and analysis. Part geometry modeling and assembly modeling using solid representations. Analysis for mass properties, interference, kinematics, displacements, stresses and system dynamics by using stateoftheart commercially available computeraidedengineering software. Integrated design projects. Prerequisites: MATH 205, ME 10, MECH 12, MECH102.
ME 350. Special Topics (1-4)
A study of some field of mechanical engineering not covered elsewhere. Prerequisite: consent of the department chair. (ES 1), (ED 2)
ME 360. (CHE 360) Nuclear Reactor Engineering (3)
A consideration of the engineering problems related to nuclear reactor design and operation. Topics include fundamental properties of atomic and nuclear radiation, reactor fuels and materials, reactor design and operation, thermal aspects, safety and shielding, instrumentation and control. Course includes several design projects stressing the major topics in the course. Prerequisite: Senior standing in engineering or physical science. Neti. (ES 2), (ED 1)
ME 362. Nuclear Fusion and Radiation Protection (3)
Structure of the nucleus. Quantum theory. Nuclear energy release: Fission vs. Fusion. Plasma for fusion. Power balances in fusion plasmas. Magnetic and inertial confinement fusion concepts. Magnetic equilibrium configurations and limitations. The Tokamak. Emerging and alternative concepts. Fusion reactor economics. Radiation sources and Radioactive decay. Interactions of radiation with matter, detectors and protection from radiation. Energy deposition and dose calculations. Applications in dosimetry, imaging and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: Senior standing in engineering or physical science.
ME 364. Renewable Energy (3)
Fundamentals and design aspects of Renewable Energy (RE) technologies; biofuels, hydropower, solar photovoltaic, solar thermal, wind, geothermal energies. Details and difficulties in implementing RE. Prerequisites: Math 205, ME 104, ME 231 and/or senior standing in Engineering .
ME 366. Engineering Principles of Clean Coal Technology (3)
Effect of coal properties on plant performance. Design and performance of coalbased electric power generation systems. Technologies to control emissions. Carbon capture and sequestration methods for coalfired power plants and analysis of CCS options. Prerequisites: ME 104 or equivalent and Junior standing in engineering or physical science.
ME 373. Mechatronics (3)
Synergistic integration of mechanical engineering with electronics and intelligent computer control in designing and manufacturing machines, products and processes; semiconductor electronics, analog signal processing, with op amps, digital circuits, Boolean algebra, logic network designs, Karnaugh map, flipflops and applications, data acquisition, A/D and D/A, interfacing to personal computers, sensors and actuators, microcontroller programming and interfacing. Prerequisites: ECE 83 or equivalent; ME 374 concurrently.
ME 374. Mechatronics Laboratory (3)
Experiments and applications utilizing combinations of mechanical, electrical, and microprocessor components. Theory and application of electronic and electromechanical equipment, operation and control of mechatronic systems. Projects integrating mechanical, electronic and microcontrollers. Prerequisites: ECE 83 or equivalent; ME 373 concurrently.
ME 376 (ChE 376) Energy: Issues & Technology (3)
Energy usage and supply, fossil fuel technologies, renewable energy alternatives and environmental impacts. The scope will be broad to give some perspective of the problems, but indepth technical analysis of many aspects will also be developed. Prerequisites: collegelevel introductory courses in chemistry, physics and mathematics and instructor approval.
ME 385. Polymer Product Manufacturing (3)
Polymer processes such as injection molding through a combination of theory development, practical analysis, and utilization of commercial software. Polymer chemistry and structure, material rheological behavior, processing kinetics, molecular orientation development, process simulation software development, manufacturing defects, manufacturing window establishment, manufacturing process design, manufacturing process optimization. Prerequisites: Senior level standing in engineering or science. Credit not given for both ME 385 and ME 485.
ME 387. (CHE 387, ECE 387) Digital Control (3)
Sampleddata systems; ztransforms; pulse transfer functions; stability in the zplane; root locus and frequency response design methods; minimal prototype design; digital control hardware; discrete state variables; state transition matrix; Liapunov stability state feedback control (two lectures and one laboratory per week). Prerequisite: CHE 386 or ECE 212 or ME 343 or consent of instructor. Luyben.(ES 3), (ED 0)
ME 389. (ECE 389, CHE 389) Control Systems Laboratory (2)
Experiments on a variety of mechanical, electrical and chemical dynamic control systems. Exposure to stateoftheart control instrumentation: sensors, transmitters, control valves, analog and digital controllers. Emphasis on design of feedback controllers and comparison of theoretical computer simulation predictions with actual experimental data. Lab teams will be interdisciplinary. Prerequisites: Either CHE 386, ME 343, or ECE 212. (ES 1), (ED 1)
Undergraduate Courses in Engineering Mechanics
MECH 2. Elementary Engineering Mechanics (3) fall
Static equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Elementary analysis of simple truss and frame structures, internal forces, stress, and strain. Prerequisites: Phys. 11; MATH 22 previously or concurrently.
MECH 3. Fundamentals of Engineering Mechanics (3) fall, spring
Static equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies. Analysis of simple truss and frame structures, internal forces, stress, strain, and Hooke’s Law, torsion of circular shafts; pure bending of beams. Prerequisites: Phys. 11; MATH 22 previously or concurrently. Course is intended as a prerequisite for MECH 12. Credit not given for both Mech 2 and Mech 3. (ES 2.5, ED 0.5)
MECH 12. Strength of Materials (3) spring
Transverse shear in beams. Mohr’s circle for stress. Plastic yield criteria. Deflection of beams. Introduction to numerical analysis of simple structures. Fatigue and fracture. Column buckling. Stresses in thickwalled cylinders. Prerequisites: MECH 3; MATH 23 may be taken previously or concurrently. (ES 2), (ED 1)
MECH 102. Dynamics (3) fall
Particle dynamics, workenergy, impulsemomentum, impact, systems of particles; kinematics of rigid bodies, kinetics of rigid bodies in plane motion, energy, momentum, eccentric impact. Prerequisites: MECH 2 or MECH 3, and MATH 23. (ES 3), (ED 0)
MECH 103. Principles of Mechanics (4)
Composition and resolution of forces; equivalent force systems; equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies; friction. Kinematics and kinetics of particles and rigid bodies; relative motion; work and energy; impulse and momentum. Prerequisites: MATH 23 and Phys 11. (ES 4), (ED 0)
For Advanced Undergraduates and Graduate Students
MECH 302. Advanced Dynamics (3)
Fundamental dynamic theorems and their application to the study of the motion of particles and rigid bodies, with particular emphasis on threedimensional motion. Use of generalized coordinates; Lagrange’s equations and their applications. Prerequisites: MECH 102 or 103; MATH 205. Perreira (ES 3), (ED 0)
MECH 305. Advanced Mechanics of Materials (3)
Strength, stiffness, and stability of mechanical components and structures. Fundamental principles of stress analysis: threedimensional stress and strain transformations, twodimensional elasticity, contact stresses, stress concentrations, energy and variational methods. Stresses and deformations for rotating shafts, thermal stresses in thickwalled cylinders, curved beams, torsion of prismatic bars, and bending of plates. Projects relate analysis to engineering design. Prerequisites: MECH 12, MATH205. Nied. (ES 2.5), (ED 0.5)
MECH 307. Mechanics of Continua (3)
Fundamental principles of the mechanics of deformable bodies. Study of stress, velocity and acceleration fields. Compatibility equations, conservation laws. Applications to twodimensional problems in finite elasticity, plasticity, and viscous flows. Prerequisite: MECH 305. Varley. (ES 3), (ED 0)
MECH 312. Finite Element Analysis (3)
Basic concepts of analyzing general media (solids, fluids, heat transfer, etc.) with complicated boundaries. Emphasis on mechanical elements and structures. Element stiffness matrices by minimum potential energy. Isoparametric elements. Commercial software packages (ABAQUS, NISA) are used. In addition, students develop and use their own finite element codes. Applications to design. Prerequisite: MECH 12. (ES 1.5), (ED 1.5)
MECH 313. Fracture Mechanics (3)
Fracture mechanics as a foundation for design against or facilitation of fracture. Fracture behavior of solids; fracture criteria; stress analysis of cracks; subcritical crack growth, including chemical and thermal effects; fracture design and control, and life prediction methodologies. Prerequisites: MECH 12, MATH 205, or approval of department. Nied, Wei. (ES 2), (ED 1)
MECH 326. Aerodynamics (3)
Application of fluid dynamics to flows past lifting surfaces. Normal force calculations in inviscid flows. Use of conformal mappings in twodimensional airfoil theory. Kutta condition at a trailing edge; physical basis. Viscous boundary layers. Thin airfoil theory. Section design; pressure profiles and separation. Lifting line theory. Compressible subsonic flows; PrandtlGlauert Rule. Airfoil performance at supersonic speeds. Prerequisites: ME 231 and MATH208. Blythe, Varley. (ES 2.5), (ED 0.5)
MECH 328. Fundamentals of Aircraft Design (3)
Review of aerodynamics; Weight and balance, stability, loads; Basics of propellers; Power and performance; International Standard Atmosphere; Introduction to aerospace composites; Introduction to FAA regulations. Prerequisite: MECH 12. Grenestedt.
MECH 350. Special Topics (3)
A study of some field of engineering mechanics not covered elsewhere. Prerequisite: consent of the department chair.
Graduate Programs
The department offers programs of study leading to the degrees of master of science, master of engineering, and doctor of philosophy in mechanical engineering and computational and engineering mechanics.
Subject to approval, courses from other engineering curricula, such as materials science and engineering, and chemical, electrical, and industrial engineering, together with courses in mathematics and engineering mathematics, may be included in the degree program.
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
The M.S. in mechanical engineering requires 24 credit hours of courses and six credit hours of research, which culminates in a thesis. Core courses that must be taken are: ME 452, Mathematical Methods in Engineering I; and either ME 453, Mathematical Methods in Engineering II or ME 413, Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering. In addition, three of the following courses must be taken: ME 423, Heat and Mass Transfer; ME 430, Advanced Fluid Mechanics; MECH 406 Fundamentals of Solid Mechanics; MECH 425, Analytical Methods in Dynamics and Vibrations; and either ME 401, Product Development, or ME 402, Manufacturing.
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
The M.Eng. requires 30 credit hours of graduate work. Audit credits may not be used toward the degree. At least 18 credit hours of courses must be at the 400-level, and 15 of these must be in mechanical engineering and mechanics. At least 18 credit hours of courses must be in mechanical engineering and mechanics, and at least 24 credit hours must be at the 300or 400-level. No course in mechanical engineering and mechanics below the 300-level may be used towards the M.Eng., but two courses (6 credits) outside the department that are below the 300-level may apply, with approval from a student’s advisor and the departmental Graduate Committee.
Master of Science in Computational and Engineering Mechanics
All students pursuing a master’s degree in computational and engineering mechanics must take a minimum of 30 credit hours of graduate level work, with not less than 24 of these hours being at the 400 level. Their program must include the following three required courses:
| Mathematical Methods I & II | PHYS 428 & 429 or |
| ME 452 & ME 453 | |
| Numerical Methods | ME 413 |
In addition they must take two of the four MEM core courses: Heat and Mass Transfer ME 423 Advanced Fluid Mechanics ME 430 Fundamentals of Solid Mechanics MECH 406 Analyt. Meth. In Dynamics & Vibs.MECH 425
The remaining 15 credits may be taken from any of the graduate courses in MEM and other approved electives. Both thesis and nonthesis options are available.
Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering
The Ph.D. program in Mechanical Engineering requires innovative research in collaboration with one or more faculty members, along with the completion of 72 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree (if graduate study is carried out entirely at Lehigh University), or 48 beyond the master’s degree (obtained at another university). Students are admitted to Ph.D. candidacy in mechanical engineering upon attainment of a minimum GPA of 3.35 in five core courses (see core course requirements for Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering) and completion of a General Examination, which is based on assessment and presentation of a research topic. Formal University candidacy for the Ph.D. is granted upon recommendation of the doctoral committee and approval by the engineering college. Course work for the Ph.D. is determined in consultation with the student’s advisor and doctoral committee. To complete the Ph.D. degree, the student must present and defend a dissertation before the doctoral committee.
Doctor of Philosophy in Computational and Engineering Mechanics
Students wishing to pursue a Ph.D. in computational and engineering mechanics must take the required core
| courses: | |
|---|---|
| Mathematical Methods I & II | PHYS 428 & 429 or |
| ME 452 & 453 | |
| Numerical Methods | ME 413 |
They must also take two core courses from the supple
mental list given below:
Asymptotic Methods MECH 419
Finite Element Methods MECH 418
Nondeterministic Models in Engr.
MECH 445 Mechanical Reliability ME 446 Heat and Mass Transfer ME 423* Advanced Fluid Mechanics ME 430* Fundamentals of Solid Mechanics MECH 406* Analyt. Meth. in Dynamics & Vibs.MECH 425*
A student must attain a GPA of 3.35 for the five required courses taken. All students who satisfy the GPA requirement will be required to take a threehour written examination in an area (special topic) of the student’s choice. This topic is subject to approval by the computational and engineering mechanics graduate committee. For students who start in the program following their bachelor’s degree, the written examination must be taken no later than the beginning of the fourth semester after entry. A student who fails the written examination will be allowed a single retake. The retake examination will be given at the end of the semester in which the examination was first attempted.
In addition, before completion of the degree, a student must have received graduate credit for at least two of the four MEM core courses which are designated by a * in the above list. If desired, these starred courses may be used as part of the Computational and engineering mechanics core, and hence count towards the core GPA requirement.
Research Facilities
The department has a wide range of computational, computer graphics and experimental systems. The department’s CAD Lab has over 50 computers that include highend engineering workstations. The university supports networks of hundreds of PCs as well as links to the Internet with thousands of online services.
Experimental facilities include 11 pulsed and continuous laser units for laser diagnostics in the areas of fluid and solid mechanics, four image processing systems, and a number of unique facilities for observing and controlling flow past surfaces and through machines. There are wellequipped laboratories for multidisciplinary studies of crack growth in deleterious environments and at elevated temperatures of up to 700C, in conjunction with a number of surface analysis and electron microscopy facilities on campus.
Extensively equipped, interdepartmental robotics, controls, and manufacturing laboratories are also available.
Other facilities include the latest mechanical, electrodynamic and servocontrolled hydraulic testing machines, photoelastic equipment, and Moire strain measuring instruments.
Recent Research Activities
Continuum and Solid Mechanics. Formulation of field equations and constitutive equations in nonlinear elasticity theories; mechanics of viscoelastic solids and fluids, plasticity theory; generalized continuum mechanics; thermomechanical and electromechanical interactions; analyses and modeling of manufacturing processes; free vibration and dynamic response of elastic shells, elasticplastic deformation of shells upon cyclic thermal loading, and applications of shell analysis to nuclear power plant components; optical stress analysis; biomechanics of gait; wave propagation; finite amplitude wave propagation.
Fracture Mechanics. Stress analysis of materials containing defects, including viscoelastic, nonhomogeneous, and anisotropic materials; analytical and experimental studies and modeling of crack growth under static, periodic, and random loadings and environmental effects; optimizations of fracture control; crack propagation theories for nonlinear material; influence of cracks on the strength of structural members and of interfaces; hydraulic fracture; applications to reliability and durability of composites, structural and microelectronic components, and to processes for resource recovery.
Thermofluids. Structure of turbulent boundary layers, wakes and jets; vortexsolid boundary interactions; boundary layers in compressible flow, including hypersonic regimes; vortex breakdown in internal machinery and in flow past wings; drag reduction in turbulent flows; flowinduced noise and vibration; flutter of blades in axialflow turbomachinery and of tails and fins on aircraft; unsteady aerodynamic flows past threedimensional wings and bodies; flow structure and heat transfer at endwall junctions in rotating machinery and on surfaces of aircraft; flows in microhydroelectromechanical systems; convective heat transfer in systems of electronic components; flows through complex components of power generation systems; transport of coal particles; flow and heat transfer in fluidized beds; cycle analysis applied to coal gasifiers; control optimization of heat pumps; laserDoppler and particle image velocimetry; liquid crystal sensors for heat transfer; Raman spectral techniques applied to twophase flow; laser diagnostics and image processing of complex flow and heat transfer systems.
Theoretical Fluid Mechanics. Vortex boundary layer interaction, modeling of turbulent boundary layers; geophysical flows such as frontal systems and mountain flows; statistical mechanics of plasmas, liquids and shock waves; finite amplitude waves in stratified gases and liquids; shock wave propagation; nonNewtonian flows in flexible tubes with application to hemorheology; magnetofluid mechanics; wing theory; thermally driven flows.
Design. Geometric modeling; tolerance analysis and synthesis; assembly modeling; geometric dimensioning and tolerancing; 3D digitizing; data and information structures; design for manufacturing; design methodology, tools and practices; expert systems in design; industry projects with Integrated Product Development (IPD) focus.
Manufacturing. Freeform surface machining; coordinate measuring machine applications to geometric dimensions and tolerances; Taguchi’s method; injection molding; sheet metal fabrication; FEA/FEM applications to plastic deformation of metals; rapid prototyping; intelligent manufacturing incorporating process modeling, sensor subsystems for in situ product quality monitoring, and knowledgebased control for realtime process adaptation; blow molding; composites processing; thermoforming; resin transfer molding; spin coating; electronic packaging.
Systems Dynamics and Controls. Modeling, simulation and control of dynamic systems including: control of unstable processes, programmed logic control experience, compensator design and construction, issues in digital implementation, stateoftheindustrial art experimental equipment, energy methods and bond graph modeling, methods of model identification from experimental data; application to various mechanisms, vehicles, chemical processes, aircraft systems, chemical processes, hydraulic systems, thermodynamic systems, microelectromechanical actuators; application to mechatronics for the integration of mechanical systems, computer control and programming for the design of smart consumer products and intelligent manufacturing machinery.
Stochastic Processes. Modeling of random behavior in mechanical systems; static and timedependent stochastic fracture mechanics, with particular applications to assessments of reliability and service life prediction.
Engineering Mathematics. General research areas within the division include: Analytical and numerical methods for the solution of ordinary and partial differential equations; industrial applications. Asymptotic methods. Finite element techniques. Wavelets. Nonlinear studies; stability and bifurcation. NavierStokes equations; boundary layer theory; turbulence modelling. NonNewtonian fluids; viscometric flows; materials processing. Geophysical flows. Wave propagation; solitons. Combustion phenomena. Continuum mechanics; large deformation analyses; buckling; fracture mechanics. Thermoelasticity. Applied probability and stochastic processes; stochastic differential equations. Statistical mechanics.
Graduate Courses in Mechanical Engineering
Except for core courses, graduate courses are generally offered every third semester. Several courses are offered each year as ME 450 Special Topics. For details, contact the graduate office of the department.
ME 401. Integrated Product Development (IPD) (3) fall
An integrated and interdisciplinary approach to engineering design, concurrent engineering, design for manufacturing, industrial design and the business of new product development. Topics include design methods, philosophy and practice, the role of modeling and simulation, decision making, risk, cost, material and manufacturing process selection, platform and modular design, mass customization, quality, planning and scheduling, business issues, teamwork, group dynamics, creativity and innovation. The course uses case studies and team projects with international partners. Ochs. ME402.
ME 402. Advanced Manufacturing Science (3) spring
The course focuses on the fundamental sciencebase underlying manufacturing processes, and applying that science base to develop knowledge and tools suitable for industrial utilization. Selected manufacturing processes representing the general classes of material removal, material deformation, material phase change, material flow, and material joining are addressed. Students create computerbased process simulation tools independently as well as utilize leading commercial process simulation packages. Laboratory experiences are included throughout the course. Coulter/Nied
ME 411. BoundaryLayer Theory (3)
The course is intended as a first graduate course in viscous flow. An introduction to boundarylayer theory, thermodynamics and heat transfer at the undergraduate level are assumed to have been completed. Topics include the fundamental equation of continuum fluid mechanics, the concept of asymptotic methods and low and high Reynolds number flows, laminar boundary layers, generalized similarity methods, twoand threedimensional flows, steady and unsteady flows and an introduction to hydrodynamic stability. The material is covered in the context of providing a logical basis as an introduction to a further course in turbulent flows.
ME 413. Numerical Methods in Mechanical Engineering (3)
Zeros of functions, difference tables, interpolation, integration, differentiation. Divided differences, numerical solution of ordinary differential equations of the boundary and initial value type. Eigen problems. Curve fitting, matrix manipulation and solution of linear algebraic equations. Partial differential equations of the hyperbolic, elliptic and parabolic type. Application to problems in mechanical engineering.
ME 415. FlowInduced Vibrations (3)
Excitation of streamlinedand bluffbodies by selfflutter, vortex, turbulence, and gustexcitation mechanisms. Analogous excitation of fluid (compressibleand freesurface) systems having rigid boundaries. Extensive case studies. Rockwell
ME 420. Advanced Thermodynamics (3)
Critical review of thermodynamics systems. Criteria for equilibrium. Applications to electromagnetic systems. Statistical thermodynamics. Irreversible thermodynamics. Thermoelectric phenomena. Levy
ME 421. Topics in Thermodynamics (3)
Emphasis on theoretical and experimental treatment of combustion processes including dissociation, flame temperature calculations, diffusion flames, stability and propagation; related problems in compressible flow involving onedimensional, oblique shock waves and detonation waves. Methods of measurement and instrumentation. Staff
ME 423. Heat and Mass Transfer (3) spring
This course is a first graduate course in the basic concepts of heat and mass transfer, providing a broad coverage of key areas in diffusion, conduction, convection, heat and mass transfer, and radiation. Topics covered include: the conservation equations, steady and transient diffusion and conduction, periodic diffusion, melting and solidification problems, numerical methods, turbulent convection, transpiration and film cooling, free convection, heat transfer with phase change, heat exchanges, radiation, mixed mode heat and mass transfer. Neti, Öztekin
ME 424. Unstable and Turbulent Flow (3)
Stability of laminar flow; transition to turbulence. NavierStokes equations with turbulence. Bounded turbulent shear flows; free shear flows; statistical description of turbulence. Prerequisite: ME 331. Rockwell
ME 426. Radiative and Conductive Heat Transfer (3)
Principles of radiative transfer; thermalradiative properties of diffuse and specular surfaces; radiative exchange between bodies; radiative transport through absorbing, emitting and scattering media. Advanced topics in steadystate and transient conduction; analytical and numerical solutions; problems of combined conductive and radiative heat transfer. Prerequisite: ME 321 or CHE 421. Varley
ME 428. Boundary Layers and Convective Heat Transfer (3)
NavierStokes and energy equations, laminar boundary layer theory, analysis of friction drag, transfer and separation. Transition from laminar to turbulent flow. Turbulent boundary layer theory. Prandtl mixing length, turbulent friction drag, and heat transfer. Integral methods. Flow in ducts, wakes and jets. Natural convection heat transfer. Prerequisite: ME 331 or ME 321. Levy
ME 430. Advanced Fluid Mechanics (3) fall
This course is a first graduate course in incompressible fluid mechanics, providing a broad coverage of key areas of viscous and inviscid fluid mechanics. Topics covered include: Flow kinematics, differential equations of motion, viscous and inviscid solutions, vorticity dynamics and circulation, vorticity equation, circulation theorems, potential flow behavior, irrotational and rotational flows, simple boundary layer flows and solutions, and real fluid flows and consequences. Smith, Rockwell
ME 431. Advanced Gas Dynamics (3)
Method of characteristics. Unsteady continuous flow. Unsteady flows with discontinuities. Shock tubes. Detonation waves. Twodimensional and axisymmetric supersonic flows. Momentum and energy equation of compressible viscous fluids. Prerequisite: ME 322. Blythe
ME 433. (CHE 433, ECE 433) State Space Control (3)
Statespace methods of feedback control system design and design optimization for invariant and timevarying deterministic, continuous systems; pole positioning, observability, controllability, modal control, observer design, the theory of optimal processes and Pontryagin’s Maximum principle, the linear quadratic optimal regulator problem, Lyapunov functions and stability theorems, linear optimal open loop control; introduction to the calculus of variations; introduction to the control of distributed parameter systems. Intended for engineers with a variety of backgrounds. Examples will be drawn from mechanical, electrical and chemical engineering applications. Prerequisite: ME 343 or ECE 212 or CHE 386 or consent of instructor.
ME 434. (CHE 434, ECE 434) Multivariable Process Control (3)
A stateoftheart review of multivariable methods of interest to process control applications. Design techniques examined include loop interaction analysis, frequency domain methods (Inverse Nyquist Array, Characteristic Loci and Singular Value Decomposition) feed forward control, internal model control and dynamic matrix control. Special attention is placed on the interaction of process design and process control. Most of the above methods are used to compare the relative performance of intensive and extensive variable control structures. Prerequisite: CHE 433 or ME 433 or ECE 433 or consent of instructor.
ME 436. (CHE 436, ECE 436) Systems Identification (3)
The determination of model parameters from timehistory and frequency response data by graphical, deterministic and stochastic methods. Examples and exercises taken from process industries, communications and aerospace testing. Regression, quasilinearization and invariantimbedding techniques for nonlinear system parameter identification included. Prerequisite: CHE 433 or ME 433 or ECE 433 or consent of instructor.
ME 437. (CHE 437, ECE 437) Stochastic Control (3)
Linear and nonlinear models for stochastic systems. Controllability and observability. Minimum variance state estimation. Linear quadratic Gausian control problem. Computational considerations. Nonlinear control problem in stochastic systems. Prerequisite: CHE 433 or ME 433 or ECE 433 or consent of instructor. Staff
ME 444. Experimental Stress Analysis in Design (3)
Fundamental concepts of strain measurements and application of strain gages and strain gage circuits. Twoand threedimensional photoelasticity, stress separation techniques, birefringent coatings, moiré methods, caustics. Use of image analysis in data acquisition and interpretation. Selected laboratory experiments. Voloshin
ME 446. Mechanical Reliability (3)
Design of mechanical engineering systems to reliability specifications. Probabilistic failure models for mechanical components. Methods for the analysis and improvement of system reliability. Effect of component tolerance and parameter variation on system failure. Reliability testing. Prerequisite: MATH 231 or MATH 309. Harlow
ME 450. Special Topics (3)
An intensive study of some field of mechanical engineering not covered in more general courses.
ME 451. Seminar (13)
Critical discussion of recent advances in mechanical engineering.
ME 452 (CHE 452, ENGR 452). Mathematical Methods in Engineering I (3) fall
Analytical techniques relevant to the engineering sciences are described. Vector spaces; eigenvalues, eigenvectors. Linear ordinary differential equations; diagonalizable and nondiagonizable systems. Inhomogeneous linear systems; variation of parameters. Nonlinear systems; stability; phase plane. Series solutions of linear ordinary differential equations; special functions. Laplace and Fourier transforms; application to partial differential equations and integral equations. SturmLiouville theory. Finite Fournier transforms; planar, cylindrical, and spherical geometries.
ME 453. Mathematical Methods in Engineering II (3) spring
Theory of complex functions; CauchyRiemann relations. Integration in the complex plane, Cauchy’s integral formula. Laurent series; singular points; contour integrals; Fourier and Laplace transforms. Evaluation of real integrals; Cauchy principal values. Laplace’s equation; conformal mappings; Poisson formulae. Singular integral equations. Classification of partial differential equations. Hyperbolic systems of partial differential equations; uniqueness, shock formation. Nonlinear parabolic equations; Burger’s equation.
ME 458. Modeling of Dynamic Systems (3)
Modeling of complex linear and nonlinear energetic dynamic engineering systems. Emphasis on subdivision into multiport elements and representation by the bondgraph language using direct, energetic, and experimental methods. Field lumping. Analytical and graphical reductions. Simulation and other numerical methods. Examples including mechanisms, electromechanical transducers, electric and fluid circuits, and thermal systems.
ME 460. Engineering Project (16)
Project work on some aspect of mechanical engineering in an area of student and faculty interest. Selection and direction of the project could involve interaction with local communities or industries. Prerequisite: consent of the department chair.
ME 461. IPD: Design (3)
Industry sponsored Integrated Product Development Project (IPD) projects. The student works with an industry sponsor to do a technical and economic feasibility study of new product development. Selection and content of the project is determined by the faculty project advisor in consultation with the industry sponsor. Deliverables include progress and final reports, oral presentations and posters. Prerequisites: Consent of the department chair and faculty project advisor.
ME 462. IPD: Manufacturing (3)
Industry sponsored Integrated Product Development Project (IPD) projects. The student works with an industry sponsor to create detailed design specifications, fabricate and test a prototype new product and plan for production. Selection and content of the project is determined by the faculty project advisor in consultation with the industry sponsor. Deliverables include progress and final reports, oral presentations, posters and a prototype. Prerequisites: Consent of the department chair and faculty project advisor.
ME 464. ComputerAided Geometric Modeling (3)
Representation schemes for geometric modeling, computational geometry for curve and surface design, finiteelement meshing and NC tool path generation, interfacing different CAD/CAM databases, interactive computer graphics programming. Prerequisite: ME 348 or consent of instructor. Ozsoy
ME 466. Fundamentals of Acoustics (3)
Vibrationinduced acoustic radiation, wave equation in planar, cylindrical and spherical coordinates. Sound in tubes, pipes, wave guides, acoustic enclosures. Impedance and sourcemediareceiver transmission concepts. Noise and its measurements. Ochs
ME 485. Polymer Product Manufacturing (3)
An exploration of the science underlying polymer processes such as injection molding through a combination of theory development, practical analysis, and utilization of commercial software. Polymer chemistry and structure, material rheological behavior, processing kinetics, molecular orientation development, process simulation software development, manufacturing defects, manufacturing window establishment, manufacturing process design, manufacturing process optimization. This course is a version of ME 385 for graduate students, with research projects and advanced assignments. Closed to students who have taken ME 385. Prerequisites: Graduate level standing in engineering or science.
ME 490. Thesis ME 499. Dissertation
Graduate Courses in Engineering Mechanics
Except for core courses, graduate courses are generally offered every third semester.
MECH 404 (CEE 404). Mechanics and Behavior of Structural Members (3)
Behavior of structural members under a variety of loading conditions in the elastic and inelastic range. Introduction to the theory of elasticity and plasticity. Basics of linear elastic fracture mechanics and fatigue. Analysis of structural member behavior in axial, bending, shear, and torsion. Stability analysis of beamcolumns. Beams on elastic foundations. Energy concepts and their use in structural analysis. Prerequisite: CEE 259 or equivalent.
MECH 406 (CEE 406). Fundamentals of Solid Mechanics (3)
An introductory graduate course in the mechanics of solids. Topics to be addressed include: tensor analysis, analysis of strain and nonlinear kinematics, stress, work conjugate stressstrain measures, conservation laws and energy theorems. Hamilton’s principle, variational calculus, isotropic and anistropic linear elasticity, boundary value problems, beam and plate theories. Prerequisite: MATH 205 or equivalent.
MECH 408. Introduction to Elasticity (3) fall
This course is a first graduate course in solid mechanics. It addresses: kinematics and statics of deformable elastic solids; compatibility, equilibrium and constitutive equations; problems in plane elasticity and torsion; energy principles, approximate methods and applications. Staff
MECH 410. Theory of Elasticity II (3)
Advanced topics in the theory of elasticity. The subject matter may vary from year to year and may include, theory of potential functions, linear thermoelasticity, dynamics of deformable media, integral transforms and complexvariable methods in classical elasticity. Problems of boundary layer type in elasticity; current developments on the microstructure theory of elasticity. Prerequisites: MECH 408, MATH 208, or consent of the department chair.
MECH 411. (PHY 471) Continuum Mechanics (3)
An introduction to the continuum theories of the mechanics of solids and fluids. This includes a discussion of the mechanical and thermodynamical bases of the subject, as well as the use of invariance principles in formulating constitutive equations. Applications of the theories to specific problems are given. Staff
MECH 413. Fracture Mechanics (3)
Elementary and advanced fracture mechanics concepts; analytical modeling; fracture toughness concept; fracture toughness testing; calculation of stress intensity factors; elasticplastic analysis; prediction of crack trajectory; fatigue crack growth and environmental effects; computational methods in fracture mechanics; nonlinear fracture mechanics; fracture of composite structures; application of fracture mechanics to design. Prerequisites: MATH 205, MECH 305 or equivalent course in advanced mechanics of materials. Nied, Wei
MECH 415. (CE 468) Stability of Elastic Structures (3)
Basic concepts of instability of a structure; bifurcation, energy increment, snapthrough, dynamic instability. Analytical and numerical methods of finding buckling loads of columns. Postbuckling deformations of cantilever columns. Dynamic buckling with nonconservative forces. Effects of initial imperfections. Inelastic buckling. Instability problems of thin plates and shells. Prerequisite: MATH 205.
MECH 418. Finite Element Methods (3)
Finite element approximations to the solution of differential equations of engineering interest. Linear and nonlinear examples from heat transfer, solid mechanics, and fluid mechanics are used to illustrate applications of the method. The course emphasizes the development of computer programs to carry out the required calculations. Prerequisite: knowledge of a highlevel programming language. Delph
MECH 419. (CHE 419) Asymptotic Methods in the Engineering Sciences (3)
Introductorylevel course with emphasis on practical applications. Material covered includes: Asymptotic expansions. Regular and singular perturbations; algebraic problems. Asymptotic matching. Boundary value problems; distinguished limits. Multiple scale expansions. W.K.B. Theory. Nonlinear wave equations. Blythe
MECH 424. Unsteady Fluid Flows (3)
Gas dynamics, finite amplitude disturbances in perfect and real gases; channel flows; threedimensional acoustics; theories of the sonic boom. Motions in fluids with a free surface; basic hydrodynamics, small amplitude waves on deep water; ship waves; dispersive waves; shallow water gravity waves and atmospheric waves. Hemodynamics; pulsatile blood flow at high and low Reynolds number. Models of the interaction of flow with artery walls. Varley
MECH 425. Analytical Methods in Dynamics and Vibrations (3) spring
This course is a first graduate course in dynamics and vibrations. It treats threedimensional rigid body motion by vector methods and multidegree of freedom systems by variational principles. Discrete modal analysis and continuous modal analysis of onedimensional systems plus finiteelement formulation of numerical problems constitutes about onethird of the course. There is a brief treatment of advanced impact. Use of symbolic computer codes is encouraged.
MECH 432 (CEE 432). Inelastic Behavior of Materials (3)
Timeindependent and dependent inelastic material behavior. Timeindependent plasticity. Yield criteria in multidimensions, J2 incremental plasticity in multidimensions with associated flow rule. Numerical integration of plasticity equations by radial return and other methods. Deformation theory of plasticity. Time dependent behavior including linear viscoelasticity and nonlinear creep behavior. Nonlinear material behavior at elevated temperatures. Prerequisite: MECH 406. Delph.
MECH 445. Nondeterministic Models in Engineering (3)
Application of probability and stochastic processes to engineering problems for a variety of applications. Modeling and analysis of common nondeterministic processes. Topics are selected from the following: linear and nonlinear models for random systems; random functions; simulation; random loads and vibrations; Kalman filtering, identification, estimation, and prediction; stochastic fracture and fatigue; probabilistic design of engineering systems; and spatial point processes. Prerequisites: advanced calculus and some exposure to probability and statistics. Harlow
MECH 450. Special Problems (3)
An intensive study of some field of applied mechanics not covered in more general courses.
MECH 454. Mechanics and Design of Composites (3)
Mechanics of anisotropic materials. Manufacturing and measurements of mechanical properties. Stress analysis for design of composite structures. Hygrothermal effects and residual stresses. Laminate design, micromechanics of lamina. Bolted and bonded joints. Impact and damage in composites. Lectures and laboratory. Prerequisite: MECH 305 or equivalent course in advanced mechanics of materials. Voloshin
MECH 490. Thesis MECH 499. Dissertation
Graduate Courses in Engineering Mathematics
Students in the applied mathematics program also have access to the graduate courses listed under mechanical engineering, engineering mechanics, and mathematics, as well as other engineering departments.
EMA 425. Variational Methods in Science and Engineering (3)
Variational problems with one independent variable; EulerLagrange equations; methods of solution; space and time dependent fields; null Lagrangians and inhomogeneous Dirichlet data; problems with constraints; symmetries and conservation laws; variational approximation methods, RayleighRitz, Galerkin, finite element, and collocation. Problems and examples will be drawn from the mechanics of solids, fluids, and related fields. Prerequisite: consent of chair. Staff
EMA 450. Special Topics (3)
An intensive study of some field of engineering mathematics not covered in other courses.
EMA 490. Thesis EMA 499. Dissertation
Professor. LTC Erik J. Walker, M.A. Penn State University, B.A. WV University
Instructors. MAJ James Rinier, MSG Donald Alford, SFC Richard Boyer
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Basic Course. The basic course, normally taken in the freshman and sophomore years, provides training and instruction in leadership, public speaking, and basic military subjects, such as the Army’s role and organizational structure, history and philosophy of the Army, basic tactics, land navigation, first aid, group dynamics, and leadership traits and characteristics. Basic course students incur no military obligation.
Advanced Course. The advanced course is normally taken in the junior and senior years. The instruction includes management, military skills, advanced leadership and tactics, logistics, administration, military law, ethics, and professionalism, and includes attendance at the ROTC Leadership Development and Assessment Course (LDAC). Students receive $450 per month subsistence pay during the junior year and $500 per month in their senior year.
To enroll in the advanced course, an applicant completes either the basic course or the fourweek Leaders Training Course; or has received basic course credit for previous military experience; or is a nursing student and is accepted for enrollment by the university and the Department of Military Science.
Uniforms and Equipment. All uniforms and equipment needed by the student for military science courses are supplied by the department. Students are charged only for those items not returned when they leave the program.
Transfers. Qualified students transferring from another institution may enter the ROTC program at the appropriate level and year, provided they have received the necessary credits, the recommendation of their former professor of military science (if applicable), and the approval of the university.
Obligation After Graduation. Upon graduation a student will receive a commission as a Second Lieutenant in either the Active Army or the Reserve Forces. If offered active duty, scholarship students serve four years while nonscholarship students serve three. If offered reserve duty, students normally serve six to eight years in a Reserve or National Guard unit.
Graduate Studies. ROTC graduates may request to delay their active service to pursue a fulltime course of instruction leading to an advanced degree. Delay does not lengthen the active service obligation unless the degree is obtained at government expense. The three major areas of concentration are medical school, law school, and all other categories.
Course Credit. Students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Business and Economics may substitute military science advanced credits for six hours of electives. In the College of Engineering and Applied Science, six credits of advanced ROTC work are permissible within the normal program of each student, irrespective of curriculum. For curricula that include more than six hours of personal electives in the junior and senior years, inclusion of the more than six hours of ROTC credit with normal programs can be effected only with the approval of academic advisers. All military science credits, including those in the basic course, apply toward the student’s overall cumulative grade point average.
Career Opportunities
Individuals are commissioned as officers in the United States Army after completion of the ROTC program including LDAC, and the completion of their bachelors degree requirements. They then qualify in branches (specialties) such as the Corps of Engineers, Infantry, Armor, Aviation, Field Artillery, Air Defense Artillery, Signal Corps, Military Intelligence, Chemical Corps, Ordnance Corps, Finance, Transportation, Military Police, Adjutant General, Quartermaster, Medical Service Corps, or Nursing. Officers work as leaders/managers, specialists, or combinations of the two depending on the assignment.
Programs and Opportunities
ROTC Scholarship Program
This program is designed to offer financial assistance to outstanding young men and women entering the ROTC program who are interested in an Army career. Scholarships provide full annual tuition, a textbook and supplies allowance, and laboratory fees; in addition to pay up to $500 per month for the period the scholarship is in effect. Threeyear and twoyear scholarships are available to outstanding cadets who are currently enrolled in the ROTC program and are completing their freshman or sophomore year of college. This program is also open to all qualified students who are not currently enrolled in Army ROTC.
Fouryear scholarships are open to all students entering ROTC as freshmen. Applications for scholarship must be made to Headquarters, U.S. Army Cadet Command, Fort Monroe, VA by July 15th prior to the high school senior year for early selection, but no later than November 15th for normal application. Applications may be obtained by calling 1800-USA-ROTC. Application booklets are also available from most high school guidance offices, or may be obtained from the military science department.
Two-Year Program
Students who want to enroll in ROTC after their sophomore year may apply. Applicants must successfully complete a fourweek Leaders Training Course (LTC) and have two years of undergraduate or graduate studies remaining. The student is paid for the fourweek encampment and receives transportation costs to and from the camp. Additional scholarships are available at this camp.
Army ROTC uses areas on and adjacent to the university campus to conduct field training. These locations are excellent for most outdoor activities such as orienteering, patrolling, and survival training. Fort Indiantown Gap Military Reservation, located east of Harrisburg, Pa., and Fort Dix, NJ, located east of Philadelphia, Pa., are used for field training exercises and weapons familiarization during the two annual weekend field exercises. Gettysburg National Park is also visited each year.
Cadets may be selected to attend the following U.S. Army Schools: Airborne School (Fort Benning, Georgia), Air Assault School (Fort Campbell, Kentucky), Mountain Warfare School (Ethan Allen Training Center, Vermont), and Northern Warfare School (Fort Greely, Alaska). This offcampus program is fully funded by the U.S. Army. Many other installations throughout the world may be visited through the Cadet Troop Leader Training program. Nursing students may choose to attend the Nurse Summer Training Program at Army hospitals located throughout the United States.
A minor in military science is available in the College of Arts and Sciences. A minor in military science consists of a minimum of 28 credit hours beyond the basic Military Science course and is designed to provide the student with an academic foundation necessary to support continued intellectual growth and stimulate future inquiry in the realm of civil military affairs and military science. Credit hours required are distributed as follows:
Military Science (13)
| MIL 101 | Adaptive Team Leadership I (3) |
| MIL102 | Adaptive Team Leadership II (3) |
| MIL 113 | Developing Adaptive Leaders (3) |
| MIL 114 | Leadership in a Complex World (3) |
| HIST 110 | American Military History (3) |
International Relations (3-4))
International Relations
Political Science
Written Communications (3)
(Select one course from one of the following categories) Creative Writing Scientific Writing Writing for Mass Communications English Composition
Human Behavior (3)
(Select one course from one of the following categories) General Psychology Sociology Anthropology Ethics
Computer Literacy (3)
Individuals must complete either the twoor four-year programs, attend LDAC, receive a college degree, have a cumulative GPA of 2.0, and complete all professional military education requirements to become commissioned officers in the United States Army.
Leadership Laboratory is conducted for all students on three Saturdays or Sundays per semester. The Leadership Laboratory provides students the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of the leadership process and develop fundamental military skills.
Instruction at several levels on a variety of subjects with military application provides the context within which students are furnished opportunities to both teach and lead in a group setting. Responsibility is expanded as the student progresses through the program. In the senior year, the students assume the responsibility for the planning, preparation and conduct of the laboratory. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for all students enrolled in military science courses.
MIL 15. Foundation of Officership (MS101) (1) fall
The American Army as an institution, its roots, history, customs and traditions and philosophy of leadership. Emphasis on development and role of a professional officer corps. Includes leadership laboratory.
MIL 16. Basic Leadership (MS102) (1) spring
Role of individual and leader within the group, leadership skills and characteristics. Emphasis on problem solving and application. Includes laboratory and FTX.
MIL 23. Individual Leadership Studies (MS201) (2) fall
Maps as tools in basic terrain analysis and as navigational aids and introduction to small unit tactics. Emphasis on application and field exercises at individual and small group levels. Includes leadership laboratory and FTX.
MIL 24. Leadership and Teamwork (MS202) (2) spring
Contemporary theories, traits and principles and small unit tactics development. Leadership philosophies, communications, leaderfollower relationships, and leadership problemsolving. Leadership simulations. Includes leadership laboratory and FTX.
MIL 101. Adaptive Team Leadership I (MS 301) (3) fall
Essential junior officer skills: advanced land navigation, principles of war, small unit tactical planning, tactics and techniques of the soldier, team leading techniques, oral communications and trainer skills. Emphasizes application and field experience. Includes leadership laboratory and FTX. Prerequisite: permission of department chair.
MIL 102. Adaptive Team Leadership II (MS 302) (3) spring
Critical examination of leadership qualities, traits and principles with emphasis on military environment. Self, peer, and instructor leadership evaluation. Advanced military skills reinforced. Includes leadership laboratory and FTX. Prerequisite: permission of department chair.
MIL 113. Developing Adaptive Leaders (MS 401) (3) fall
Role, authority and responsibility of military commanders and staff in personnel, logistics and training management. Staff procedures, problem solving, training methods and oral and written communications skills used in military organizations. Includes leadership laboratory and FTX. Prerequisite: permission of department chair.
MIL 114. Leadership in a Complex World (MS 402) (3) spring
Development of the Profession of Arms, its fundamental values and institutions. Ethical responsibilities of military professionals in contemporary American society. Just war theory, international law of war, and American military law. Also covered are current topics to assist cadets in making the transition to the officer corps and service on active duty or in the reserve forces. Includes leadership laboratory and FTX. Prerequisite: permission of department chair.
This is a fiveweek training program normally conducted at Fort Lewis, WA. Prerequisites are completion of the basic military science courses or their equivalent and MS 101 and 102. The summer camp experience, in coordination with respective engineering curricula, may be used to fulfill the industrial employment requirements of the engineering courses, CE 100, IE 100, and MAT 100
Professors. Marie Hélène Chabut, Ph.D. (U.C., San Diego), Chair, French; Constance Cook, Ph.D. (Berkeley), Chinese; David W. Pankenier, Ph.D. (Stanford), Chinese.
Associate Professors. MarieSophie Armstrong, Ph.D. (Oregon), French; Kiri Lee, Ph.D. (Harvard), Japanese; Linda S. Lefkowitz, Ph.D. (Princeton), Spanish; Mary A. Nicholas, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania), Russian; Miren Edurne Portela, Ph.D. (North CarolinaChapel Hill), Spanish; Antonio Prieto, Ph.D. (Princeton), Spanish; Vera S. Stegmann, Ph.D. (Indiana), German.
Assistant Professor. Matthew Bush, Ph.D. (Colorado Boulder), Spanish.
Knowledge of other languages opens the door to other cultures, traditions, and perspectives on the world, and promotes deeper insight into one’s own language and culture. Proficiency in modern languages is indispensable in a broad range of professions such as journalism, government, international affairs, law, the armed forces, and business. A bachelor of arts degree with a major in languages provides excellent preparation for professional careers in law, business, and the media. Language study is required for graduate study in many disciplines, as well as for research in science and technology. International experience is personally enriching and enhances career prospects.
Languages offered
Lehigh offers Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish. Courses include oral, reading, and writing skills, literature, film, culture, civilization, and professional areas such as business and health careers. A number of literature and culture courses are given in English, but most offerings stress classroom use of the target language. Facilities include an International Multimedia Resource Center (IMRC). Within the IMRC in Maginnes Hall are a stateoftheart multimedia computer lab (Maginnes 470) dedicated primarily to foreign language multimedia and World Wide Web applications and the World View Room (Maginnes 490).
Language requirements
The Global Studies major, the Joint IR/MLL major, the European Studies major, as well as the honors major in international relations require language study. The college scholar program in the College of Arts and Sciences, the major in Asian Studies, the minors in Latin American Studies, and Asian Studies require language study. Students taking the B.A. in international relations are expected to study a language. Some doctoral programs also require competence in a language other than English, usually assessed by the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures.
Advising
Because of the sequential nature of language study and the variety of specializations available, the department pays special attention to student advising. Students whose experience, skills, and placement scores (Advanced Placement or College Board Achievement Test) do not give them a clear indication of their level of placement should consult with their instructor or the department chair. Faculty members responsible for more advanced advising are currently as follows: Asian studies major and minor, Cook; Chinese minor, Pankenier; French major, Chabut; French minor, Armstrong; German major and minor, Stegmann; Russian minor, Nicholas; Spanish major, Prieto; Spanish minor, Lefkowitz.
Major programs
The department offers major programs in Asian Studies, French, German, and Spanish. The candidate for the major is expected to demonstrate adequate written and oral command of the language, as well as knowledge of its literature and culture. A period of study abroad is strongly recommended.
Double majors and Arts-Engineering majors including a language component are wellreceived by employers. Studies in the two areas are carefully coordinated by major advisers.
Requirements for the major in French, German, Spanish
A minimum of 32 credit hours is required beyond Intermediate II, chosen from Groups A and B below: Group A: one to four required courses (variable, depending on language major).
Group B: four to seven electives chosen from 100300 level courses with emphasis on 300-level courses. For specific course requirements, see each language major adviser.
Language students may count one MLL course taught in English toward the major in French, German, and Spanish.
Requirements for the departmental honors major
Same as for the major plus eight additional hours of advanced courses at the 300 level, dissertation or comprehensive examination (written or oral), and a 3.20 average in the major.
Program directors. Rajan Menon, Ph.D. (Illinois), Monroe J. Rathbone Professor; MarieHélène Chabut, Ph.D. (U.C., San Diego), Professor of French.
The multidisciplinary Joint IR/MLL Major is offered jointly by the Department of International Relations (IR) and the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures (MLL). The program, which offers a Bachelor of Arts, incorporates courses from both IR and MLL, as well as electives from a broad crosssection of other departments, for a challenging program that requires overseas study, language facility, and undergraduate research.
The Joint IR/MLL Major recognizes that Lehigh graduates must be adequately prepared to play an active role in the world of the 21st century. For that, they will need an acute understanding of essential issues of global politics, broad linguistic and cultural skills, significant overseas experience, and both intellectual and cultural sophistication. The Joint IR/MLL Major meets those requirements with courses in economics, international relations, language, and culture. Extended study abroad and undergraduate research in more than one language are also required. The program will help students develop a deeper and richer understanding of cultural, linguistic, and political diversity around the world.
The program requires a total of 16 courses for 60-64 credits. At least one semester of study abroad in an approved Lehigh program is required, as is undergraduate research that uses sources in a least one language other than English. Each student will have two major advisors, one each from IR and MLL.
Required courses (50-52 credits) as follows:
6 courses in International Relations (24 credits), as follows:
IR 10
IR 125
IR 105
Two IR advanced courses number 300387 or 393.
ECO 1
6 courses in Modern Languages and Literatures (2224 credits), as follows:
Four courses (16 credits) in one language, either Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese, or Russian; French (above the level of French 2), German (above the level of German 2), or Spanish (above the level of Spanish 2)
Two culture courses (68 credits) from an approved list or in consultation with the MLL advisor:
1 independent study (4 credits). The course will include original research in at least one foreign language.
Study abroad. 1 semester or more in an approved Lehigh program.
Electives (10-12 credits), as follows:
3 electives from an approved list, including courses from the departments of Sociology and Anthropology, Economics, English, International Relations, Journalism, Modern Languages and Literatures, Political Science, History, Religion, and/or programs in Africana Studies, Asian Studies, Global Citizenship, Latin American Studies, Sociology and Social Psychology, Science, Technology and Society, Women’s Studies, or other courses as approved by IR and MLL advisors. (Courses must be chosen from at least two departments.)
Minor programs
The department offers minor programs in Asian Studies, Chinese, French, German, International Communication, International Film, Japanese, Latin American Studies, Russian, and Spanish and coordinates these studies with a student’s major requirements in any college.
Requirements for the Minor
French, German, Spanish: Sixteen credit hours are required above Intermediate II; one or two courses at the 200 level, one or two courses at the 300 level.
Chinese, Japanese, Russian: A minimum of 16 credit hours.
See end of department section for International Communication and International Film.
A maximum of 8 credits may be transferred for the minor.
Related programs
These are available in Asian Studies, European Studies, Global Studies, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, and Women’s Studies. Students are urged to take elective courses on related subjects, either within or outside the department, as approved by their adviser.
Preliminary Courses
These may be replaced by other courses when a student
qualifies for advanced standing.
Elementary I (4) Intermediate I (4)
Elementary II (4) Intermediate II (4)
Advanced courses
Except where otherwise noted, 200or 300-level courses are open to students having completed eight credit hours beyond Intermediate II. Exceptions require the consent of the instructor.
Language of instruction
All courses are taught in the target language except MLL courses listed under “International Cultures and Literatures Taught in English.” Students thereby become accustomed to considering the language as an active means of communication and not solely as an object of study.
Courses in English
The department offers elective courses in English on literary, cultural, and social subjects listed under “International Culture and Literature Taught in English”.
These courses may, in most cases, be taken to fulfill preliminary distribution requirements. One of these courses may be included in the major.
Study Abroad Awards
The department encourages students of languages to spend a summer, a semester, or a full year on an approved program of study abroad. Exchange agreements with partner institutions are continually being developed. The department offers a limited number of travel scholarships for study abroad to qualified students. Applications should be submitted by the first week of November for the spring and summer semesters and by the first week of April for summer and fall. Applications for Study Abroad in Asia are also reviewed by the Asian Studies faculty when funds are available. For credit, transfer students must consult in advance with their major adviser, language adviser, other appropriate departments, the Office of International Education, and when appropriate, the Office of Financial Aid.
Lehigh offers summer programs through the Lehigh in Shanghai Internship Program. The Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges (LVAIC) offers programs in Bonn (Germany), Cuernavaca (Mexico), and Seville (Spain) for eight credits each. A faculty member acting as program director accompanies the students. Courses are taught at intermediate and advanced levels by qualified instructors from host institutions. Summer programs sponsored by the LehighLVAIC Center for Jewish Studies include Hebrew in Israel. credits are fully transferable under normal LVAIC crossregistration procedures. Interested students should consult with the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures, Maginnes Hall.
These courses are offered by Lehigh or under the Cooperation agreement with the Lehigh Valley Association of Independent Colleges. Summer or semester study abroad at approved programs may be incorporated into language majors and minors with the permission of the appropriate advisor to a maximum of 16 credits toward the major and eight credits toward the minor.
CHIN, FREN, GERM, JPNS, RUSS, SPAN 91. Language and Culture Abroad I (1-8)
Intensive study of conversation in the language of the country; reading, development of writing skills and selected aspects of the culture. (HU)
CHIN, FREN, GERM, JPNS, RUSS, SPAN 191. Language and Culture Abroad II (1-8)
Intensive study of conversation in the language of the country; rapid review of basic grammar, the reading and analysis of moderately difficult texts, development of rudimentary writing skills, supplemented study of selected aspects of contemporary civilization. Prerequisites: consent of chair and proficiency examination in the target country. (HU)
CHIN, FREN, GERM, JPNS, RUSS, SPAN 291. Language and Culture Abroad III (1-8)
Intensive practice of speaking and writing in the language of the country aimed at providing the student with extensive proficiency of expression and the ability to discriminate linguistic usage. Idiomatic expressions and an introduction to stylistics. Reading and analysis of more difficult texts, supplemented by indepth study of selected aspects of contemporary civilization.
Prerequisites: consent of chair and proficiency examination in the target country. (HU)
No course under 100 level may be retaken for credit
once a higher course has been passed.
International Cultures and Literatures Taught in English
These courses on international cultures and comparative topics carry no prerequisites; knowledge of the language is not required.
Language majors may count one MLL course taught in English for credit toward a major requirement. Interested students should consult their language major advisers. For course descriptions, see under each language area below.
MLL 006. (GCP 006, GS 006) Globalization and Cultures (3)
This course is a reflection on the processes of globalization and their consequences, both good and bad, on the world’s societies and on our concepts of culture and identity. It provides a multidisciplinary examination of what cultures gain and lose from their interaction with the rest of the world and what it means to be a citizen of a globalized yet diverse world. (HU/GC)
MLL 023. Lehigh in Russia (1-8)
A summer program in Russia, taught in English. (HU)
MLL 027. Russian Classics (4)
Russian classics in translation. May be repeated for credit. (HU)
MLL 051. Contemporary HispanicAmerican Literature (4)
Reading and discussion of distinguished Latin American writers: Borges, García Márquez, Cortázar, and Vargas Llosa. (HU)
MLL 053. This Hispanic World and its Culture (4)
Characteristics and values of the people of Spain and Latin America in literary works and other material. Hispanic cultural contributions to Western civilization. (HU)
MLL 068. (ASIA 068) Japanese Language: Past and Present (4)
Historical and contemporary aspects of the Japanese language, including the origins of Japanese in relation to Korean, the influence of Chinese, syntactic features which reflect the hierarchical character of Japanese society, differences in female and male speech, and use of foreign loan words. Prerequisite JPNS 001. (HU)
MLL 073. (ASIA 073, GCP 073 WS 073) Film, Fiction, and Gender in Modern China (4)
Study of the struggle for an individual “modern” entity out of traditionally defined roles for men and women as depicted by Chinese writers and filmmakers. Class, texts, and films in English. Students interested in setting up a corollary Chinese language component for credit as Chin 251, may discuss this possibility with the professor. (HU)
MLL 074. (ASIA 074) Chinese Cultural Program (1-8)
A summer program in China, taught in English. (HU)
MLL 075. (ASIA 075, HIST 075) Chinese Civilization (4)
The development of traditional Chinese thought, beliefs, technology, and institutions from a historical perspective, from earliest times to China’s encounter with the West. (H/S)
MLL 076. (ASIA 076, HIST 076) Understanding Contemporary China (4)
An overview of recent history, politics, economy, religion, problems of modernization, popular culture. Contemporary Chinese society viewed against the backdrop of tradition and the tumultuous history of twentiethcentury China. (SS)
MLL 078. (ASIA 078) Asian American Studies (4)
A survey of issues concerning Asians living in the United States from the perspectives of history, language, literature, and film. (HU)
MLL 100. Introduction to International Film (4)
An introduction to international film traditions and theory. We look at the importance of cinema as both art and entertainment and consider the social, political, and economic role of film in national and global contexts. (HU)
MLL 124. Negotiating Across Cultures (4)
The world is shrinking! Yet as geographical distances between peoples collapse, our misunderstandings seem to expand. Explore difference, erode barriers, and learn tactics for successfully bridging cultural gaps. Learn the insandouts of crosscultural communication from specialists in all walks of life and from a diverse array of sources. (H/S)
MLL 125. (ASIA 125) Immortal Images: Traditional Chinese Literature in Translation (4)
Explore ageold themes in literature as diverse as premodern novels, ghost stories, poetry, divination manuals, and medical texts. Students interested in setting up a corollary Chinese language component for credit as CHIN 251, may discuss this with the professor. (HU)
MLL 127. (ASIA 127, GCP 127) ORIENTations: Approaches to Modern Asia (4)
An introduction to East, Southeast, and South Asia at the beginning of the 21st century. How is globalization transforming Asian societies? How are Asians represented (or misrepresented) in the West? How do Asian peoples view Western influences on them? What distinguishes our perspectives on politics, individual liberty, civic responsibility, religious faith and practice, work, etc? How is the trend toward globalization in the coming “Asian Century” likely to be affected by the growing assertiveness of nations like China and India? (H/S)
MLL 140. (ANTH 140, COGS 140, PSYC 140) Introduction to Linguistics (4)
Relationship between language and mind; formal properties of language; language and society; how languages change over time. (SS)
MLL 165. (ASIA 165, GCP 165) Love and Revolution in Shanghai (4)
Projectbased course examines human relationships and politicaleconomic changes in Shanghai through the lens of literature, film, and a selection of other readings. Discussion of conflicts between and influences of precommunist, communist, and capitalist systems as played out in the Shanghai area. Written research papers on aspects of historical or modern Shanghai, and class presentations. Blackboard and inclass discussions of assigned readings and films. (HU)
MLL 211. (GERM 211, THTR 211) German Drama (4)
Drama as a literary genre; plays from various periods of German literature. (HU)
MLL 218. (GERM 218, THTR 218) Goethe’s “Faust” (4)
Study of Goethe’s play with an introduction to the Faust tradition and Faustian themes in modern literature. (HU)
MLL 231. (GERM 231, GCP 231) New German Cinema (4)
Viewing, discussion, and written analysis of selected German films. (HU)
MLL 260. (GERM 260, GCP 260) Multicultural Germany (4)
A look at Germany from the perspective of its “others”the immigrants. Literary and cultural texts, and films on ethnic diversity and integration. (HU)
MLL 303. (GERM 303, GCP 303, WS 303) GRIMMS’ FAIRY TALES: FOLKLORE, FEMINISM, FILM (4)
This intercultural history of the Grimms’ fairy tales investigates how folktale types and gender stereotypes developed and became models for children and adults. The course covers the literary fairy tale in Germany as well as Europe and America. Versions of “Little Red Riding Hood”, “Cinderella”, or “Sleeping Beauty” exist not only in the Grimms’ collection but in films and many forms of world literature. Modern authors have rewritten fairy tales in feminist ways, promoting social change. Taught in English. German language students may receive a German component. Stegmann (HU)
MLL 319. (4). Second Language Acquisition (SLA) Theory
This course will introduce theories of secondlanguage acquisition of English as a second language as well as other languages. Various theories of communication and language acquisition will be covered. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (HU)
MLL 321. (GCP 321, GS 321) (4) Intercultural Communication
Language is ambiguous by nature and discourse is interpreted in cultural and linguistic contexts. This course covers different cultural and linguistic strategies individuals use to communicate with each other, essential concepts for interacting with individuals from other cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and different strategies of communication as defined by specific cultures. Covering the theory and practice of intercultural interaction, this course examines assumptions about language and culture, and includes practical advice to help students develop the cultural sensitivity essential for communication today. (HU)
MLL 403. (WS 403) GRIMMS’ FAIRY TALES: FOLKLORE, FEMINISM, FILM (3)
This intercultural history of the Grimms’ fairy tales investigates how folktale types and gender stereotypes developed and became models for children and adults. The course covers the literary fairy tale in Germany as well as Europe and America. Versions of “Little Red Riding Hood”, “Cinderella”, or “Sleeping Beauty” exist not only in the Grimms’ collection but in films and many forms of world literature. Modern authors have rewritten fairy tales in feminist ways, promoting social change. Taught in English. German language students may receive a German component. Stegmann (HU)
MLL 419. Second Language Acquisition (SLA) Theory (3)
This course will introduce theories of secondlanguage acquisition of English as a second language as well as other languages. Various theories of communication and language acquisition will be covered. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (HU/ED)
MLL 421. Intercultural Communication (3)
Language is ambiguous by nature and discourse is interpreted in cultural and linguistic contexts. This course covers different cultural and linguistic strategies individuals use to communicate with each other, essential concepts for interacting with individuals from other cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and different strategies of communication as defined by specific cultures. Covering the theory and practice of intercultural interaction, this course examines assumptions about language and culture, and includes practical advice to help students develop the cultural sensitivity essential for communication today. (HU/ED)
Arabic
Undergraduate Courses
ARAB 001. Elementary Arabic I (4)
The general objective of this course is to familiarize students with the sounds and the letters of Arabic, along with basic communication skills. Students are required to use Arabic in class discussion. Attendance and class participation are necessary to achieve the abovestated goals. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to read, write, speak, and understand Arabic at the elementary level. (HU)
ARAB 002. Elementary Arabic II (4)
Continuation of ARAB 001. Emphasis on communicative ability in oral and writing skills and use of the language. Students develop ability to communicate with native speakers on a variety of everyday topics; introductions, descriptions of people and things, disseminating information, stating preferences, describing locations, etc. Students will be able to read, write, speak, and understand authentic materials on familiar topics, as well as recognize and understand various grammatical rules and their application in context, and expand their cultural awareness. Prerequisite: ARAB 001 or equivalent. (HU)
ARAB 011. Intermediate Arabic I (4)
Development of communication skills and cultural awareness through reading materials and viewing films. Grammar is presented in context. Emphasis on communicative ability in oral and writing skills, and on the use and cultural aspects of the language through authentic materials. Students learn how to communicate effectively and appropriately while satisfying their intellectual curiosity to learn about the civilization and culture, current as well as historical dimensions. Prerequisite: ARAB 002 or equivalent. (HU)
ARAB 012. Intermediate Arabic II (4)
Enhancement of communication skills, proficiency, competence, and use of the language. Students will enhance and develop their ability to understand the spoken word and to converse on a variety of topics; discuss, narrate, and read authentic materials that cover a variety of issues and topics; e.g., educational, cultural, and factual; write short paragraphs; recognize and use grammatical rules in context; and expand cultural awareness through class discussion and reading materials. Frequently taught in the target language to emphasize and reinforce classroom use. Students will be able to read, write, speak, and understand Arabic at the upper intermediate level. Prerequisite: ARAB 011 or equivalent. (HU)
ARAB 190. Arabic Special Topics I (1-4)
Develop communication skills, emphasize and reinforce classroom use. Translate articles from newspapers, write short stories, and converse on a variety of topics. Directed study, reading, and writing. Periodic consultations and reports. Prerequisite: ARAB 012 or equivalent. (HU)
ARAB 191. Arabic Special Topics II (1-4)
Continuation of ARAB 190. Literary and linguistic topics not covered in regular classes. Prerequisite: ARAB 190 or equivalent. (HU)
Chinese
Undergraduate Courses in Chinese
CHIN 001. Beginning Chinese Reading and Writing I (2)
Introduction to the Chinese writing system and beginning character acquisition; reading practice with pinyin transcription system. (Fall) Nonheritage speakers are strongly encouraged to take the Spoken course of the same level during the same semester as this Reading and Writing course or permission of the instructor. Staff. (HU)
CHIN 002. Beginning Chinese Reading and Writing II (2)
Continuation of CHIN 001: continued character acquisition, reading practice in pinyin and simple character texts. (Spring) Nonheritage speakers are strongly encouraged to take the Spoken course of the same level during the same semester as this Reading and Writing course. Prerequisite: CHIN 001 or permission of the instructor. Staff (HU)
CHIN 003. Beginning Spoken Chinese I (2)
Introduction to Mandarin Chinese pronunciation, the pinyin transcription system, and modern colloquial Chinese; emphasis on oral proficiency. Not open to native speakers. (Fall) Students are strongly encouraged to take Reading and Writing course of the same level during the same semester as this Spoken course. Prerequisite: CHIN 002 or permission of the instructor
CHIN 004. Beginning Spoken Chinese II (2)
Continuation of CHIN 003: further practice with textbased dialogues in modern colloquial Chinese; emphasis on oral proficiency. Not open to native speakers. (Spring) Students are strongly encouraged to take Reading and Writing course of the same level during the same semester as this Spoken course. Prerequisite: CHIN 003 or permission of the instructor. Staff (HU)
CHIN 011. Intermediate Chinese Reading and Writing I (2)
Continued focus on vocabulary/character acquisition and textbased reading and writing exercises using Chinese characters. (Fall) Nonheritage speakers are strongly encouraged to take the Spoken course of the same level during the same semester as this Reading and Writing course. Prerequisite: CHIN 002 or permission of the instructor. Staff (HU)
CHIN 012. Intermediate Chinese Reading and Writing II (2)
Continuation of CHIN 011: vocabulary/character acquisition and textbased reading and writing exercises using Chinese characters. (Spring). Nonheritage speakers are strongly encouraged to take the Spoken course of the same level during the same semester as this Reading and Writing course. Prerequisite: CHIN 011 or permission of the instructor. Staff (HU)
CHIN 013. Intermediate Spoken Chinese I (2)
Further development of communicative skills in Chinese using situational dialogues and class discussion; emphasis on oral proficiency. Not open to native speakers. (Fall) Students are strongly encouraged to take Reading and Writing course of the same level during the same semester as this Spoken course. Prerequisite: CHIN 004 or permission of the instructor. Staff. (HU)
CHIN 014. Intermediate Spoken Chinese II (2)
Continuation of CHIN 013: further development of communicative skills in Chinese using situational dialogues and class discussion; emphasis on oral proficiency. Not open to native speakers. (Fall) Students are strongly encouraged to take Reading and Writing course of the same level during the same semester as this Spoken course. Prerequisite: CHIN 013, or permission of the instructor. Staff. (HU)
CHIN 111. Advanced Chinese Reading & Writing I (2)
Reading, translation, and writing practice using textbased exercises, short stories, essays, and other selected materials. (Fall) Nonheritage speakers are strongly encouraged to take the Spoken course of the same level during the same semester as this Reading and Writing course. Prerequisite: CHIN 011 or permission of the instructor. Staff. (HU)
CHIN 112. Advanced Chinese Reading & Writing II (2)
Continuation of CHIN 111: reading, translation, writing exercises using textbased exercises, short stories, essays, and other selected materials. (Spring) Nonheritage speakers are strongly encouraged to take the Spoken course of the same level during the same semester as this Reading and Writing course. Prerequisite: CHIN 111 or permission of the instructor. Staff. (HU)
CHIN 113. Advanced Spoken Chinese I (2)
Topical discussions and oral presentations in Chinese. (Fall) Students are strongly encouraged to take Reading and Writing course of the same level during the same semester as this Spoken course. Prerequisite: CHIN 014 or permission of the instructor. Staff. (HU)
CHIN 114. Advanced Spoken Chinese II (2)
Continuation of CHIN 113: topical discussions and oral presentations in Chinese. (Fall) Students are strongly encouraged to take Reading and Writing course of the same level during the same semester as this Spoken course. Prerequisite: CHIN 113 or permission of the instructor. Staff. (HU)
CHIN 251. Chinese Special Topics (1-4)
Literary and linguistics topics not covered in regular courses. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. (HU)
CHIN 252. Business Chinese (12)
Directed readings on the Chinese business environment and business terminology. Emphasis on reading comprehension and translation. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: CHIN 112, CHIN 114, or permission of the instructor. Staff. (HU)
CHIN 253. Chinese Fiction (12)
Students read modern Chinese short stories or a novel. Emphasis on reading comprehension and translation. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: CHIN 112, CHIN 114, or permission of instructor. Staff. (HU)
CHIN 254. Intensive Chinese Conversation (12)
Conversational practice based on topical readings. For advanced speakers only. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: CHIN 112, CHIN 114, or permission of the instructor. Staff. (HU)
CHIN 255. Newspaper Readings in Chinese (12)
Newspaper readings in Chinese. Emphasis on reading comprehension and translation. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: CHIN 112, CHIN 114, or permission of the instructor. Staff. (HU)
CHIN 371. Advanced Readings in Chinese (1-4)
Directed study of an author, genre, or period not covered in regular courses. May be repeated once for credit. Can be combined with ASIA 371 to include readings in English. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. (HU)
Courses Taught in English (see descriptions under MLL courses)
MLL 073. (ASIA 073, GCP 73, WS 073) Film, Fiction, and Gender in Modern China (4)
MLL 074. (ASIA 074) Chinese Cultural
Program (1-8)
MLL 075. (ASIA 075, HIST 075) Chinese Civilization (4)
MLL 076. (ASIA 076, HIST 076) Understanding
Contemporary China (4)
MLL 078. (ASIA 078) AsianAmerican Studies (4)
MLL 125. (ASIA 125) Immortal Images:
Traditional Chinese Literature in Translation (4)
MLL 127. (ASIA 127, GCP 127) ORIENTations Approaches to Modern Asia (4)
MLL 165. (Asia 165, GCP 165) Love and
Revolution in Shanghai (4)
Undergraduate Courses in French
FREN 1. Elementary French I (4) fall
Multimedia approach to the study of French. Introduction to French conversation, grammar, and culture. (HU)
FREN 2. Elementary French II (4) spring
Continuation of FREN 1. Prerequisite: FREN 001 or appropriate achievement test score before entrance, or consent of instructor. (HU)
FREN 11. Intermediate French I (4) fall
Further acquisition of the fundamentals of French conversation, writing, and culture. Multimedia approach. Prerequisite: FREN 002 or appropriate achievement test score before entrance, or consent of instructor. (HU)
FREN 12. Intermediate French II (4) spring
Continuation of FREN 011. Prerequisite: FREN 011 or appropriate achievement test score before entrance, or consent of instructor. (HU)
FREN 143. Advanced Written French (4)
Intensive practice in written French and introduction to literary criticism. Prerequisite: FREN 012, or achievement test score of 590, or consent of instructor. (HU)
FREN 144. Advanced Oral French (4)
Emphasis on comprehension and oral performance of the French language. Student acquires confidence in speaking French through discussions of current issues, articles, novels, movies, and other topics. Required for French majors. Prerequisite: FREN 143 or equivalent. Staff. (HU)
FREN 252. From Romance to PostModernism (4)
Representative works from the Middle Ages to the TwentyFirst Century, including Marie de France, Flaubert, Baudelaire, and Proust. Prerequisite: FREN 143, 144, or consent of instructor. (HU)
FREN 259. Getting in Touch with Today’s France (4)
How is France defining itself today as a European nation in a global world? Issues to be explored include: family, gender, race and religion, the education and social systems, immigration, and politics. Strongly recommended for students who plan to study abroad in France. Prerequisite: FREN 143, 144, or consent of instructor. (HU)
FREN 271. French Readings (4)
Study of the works of some author or group of authors, or of a period, or of a literary theme. May be repeated once for credit. (HU)
FREN 272. French Culture of Business (4)
A course on the fundamentals of business in France. We will learn about banking, marketing, advertising, the stock market, and many other aspects of business in France. We will learn about foreign ventures in France, such as Disney and McDonald’s. We will learn how to open a bank account, apply for a job, and what life is like in a French company. Ideal for someone who wants to intern or work for an international company or a company with a French connection. Taught in French. Prerequisite: FREN 143 or 144 or equivalent.
FREN 281. French Cultural Program (16)
A program in a Frenchspeaking country offering formal language courses and cultural opportunities. (HU)
FREN 311. French Classicism (4)
French classical theater, novel, and criticism, with emphasis on Corneille, Racine, Moliere, Pascal, Lafayette, Malherbe, and Boileau. Chabut. (HU)
FREN 313. The Age of Enlightenment (4)
The Philosophes and Encyclopédistes of the eighteenth century, with emphasis on Voltaire, Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Diderot. Chabut. (HU)
FREN 316. Nineteenth Century French Literature (4)
Study of major nineteenth century novelists and poets. Armstrong. (HU)
FREN 318. (THTR 318) French Drama in the Twentieth Century (4)
Contemporary French drama with an analysis of its origins and movements. Armstrong. (HU)
FREN 320. Contemporary French Fiction (4)
Reading and discussion of contemporary works of fiction (post1980). Study of how these works fit into the context of French literature and relate more specifically to major literary currents of the twentieth century. Armstrong. (HU)
FREN 321. TwentiethCentury French Short Fiction (4)
Examination, within the framework of short fiction, of the major literary currents that have made up twentiethcentury literature. Works by Sartre, Camus, RobbeGrillet, Le Clézio, Echenoz, Sallenave, Toussaint, Diebar, Ben Jelloun, and others. Armstrong (HU)
FREN 322. Contemporary French Films (4)
French Films from the late 1950s to the present. Introduction to cinematograhic language and exploration of the issues of gender, power, and madness. Films by Truffaut, JL Godard, C. Denis, A. Varda, JJ Beineix, E. Rohmer, and others. Armstrong (HU)
FREN 324. The Outsider in French Fiction (4)
Focus on otherness/difference in French fiction from the eighteenth to the twentieth century. Reading and discussion of short stories and novels by Graffigny, Diderot, Maupassant, Gide, Camus, Duras, Beauvoir, Le Clézio and others. Chabut. (HU)
FREN 327. (WS 327) Women Writing in French (4)
Reading and discussion of works written by women in French. The emphasis is on 19thand 20thcentury writers, such as G. Sand, Colette S. de Beauvoir, M. Duras, and Andrée Chédid. Chabut (HU)
FREN 369. French Readings (4)
Advanced study of an author, period, or theme. Topics vary. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (HU)
FREN 370. French Internship (1-8)
Designed to give advanced qualified students the chance to acquire field experience and training with selected firms and governmental agencies in Frenchspeaking countries. Assigned readings, written reports, and employer performance evaluations are required. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (HU)
FREN 371. French Independent Study (1-8)
Special topics under faculty guidance, including honors thesis. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (HU)
Undergraduate Courses in German
GERM 001. Elementary German I (4)
Fundamentals of German; reading and simple texts; simple conversation and composition; vocabulary building.
Three class hours plus one laboratory or drill hour each week. No previous German required. (HU)
GERM 002. Elementary German II (4)
Continuation of GERM 1, including reading of more advanced texts. Three class hours plus one laboratory or drill hour each week. Prerequisite: GERM 001 or equivalent. (HU)
GERM 011. Intermediate German I (4)
Review of grammar, composition, reading of intermediate texts, vocabulary building. Prerequisite: GERM 002, or four units of entrance German or consent of instructor. (HU)
GERM 012. Intermediate German II (4)
Continuation of GERM 011. Prerequisite: GERM 011 or consent of instructor; one hour of lab. (HU)
GERM 163. German Civilization and Culture (4)
Cultural, historical, and political evolution of Germany and Germanspeaking countries in Europe. Prerequisite: GERM 012 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. (HU)
GERM 167. German Conversation and Composition (4)
Intensive practice in spoken and written German. Prerequisite: GERM 012 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. (HU)
GERM 169. Business German (4)
German in business, the professions, international, and social relations. Letter writing, comprehension of technical texts, specialized vocabulary, and grammar review. Prerequisite: GERM 012 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. (HU)
GERM 181. German Cultural Program (1-8)
Summer program abroad. Formal instruction in the language and the culture of a Germanspeaking country. (HU)
GERM 211. (MLL 211, THTR 211) German Drama (4)
Drama as a literary genre; plays from various periods of German literature. (HU)
GERM 218. (MLL 218, THTR 218) Goethe’s “Faust” (4)
Study of Goethe’s play with an introduction to the Faust tradition and Faustian themes in modern literature. (HU)
GERM 231. (GCP 231, MLL 231). New German Cinema (4)
Viewing, discussion, and written analysis of selected German films. (HU)
GERM 240. Contemporary Germany (4)
Readings and conversations in German about topics including the social and natural sciences, technology, the environment, politics, daily life, and sports. Practice in spoken and written German. (HU)
GERM 250. German Special Topics (1-4)
Literary and linguistic topics not covered in regular courses. May be repeated for credit. (HU)
GERM 260. (MLL 260, GCP 260) Multicultural Germany (4)
A look at Germany from the perspective of its “others”the immigrants. Literary and cultural texts, and films on ethnic diversity and integration. (HU)
GERM 267. Advanced German Conversation and Composition (4)
A continuation of Germ 167. Practice of speaking and writing skills in German through readings of more complex texts. (HU)
GERM 269. Advanced Professional German (4)
A continuation of Business German with an emphasis on specific economic issues affecting contemporary Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Preparation for the national exam “Certificate for the Professions” and the “International Business German Examination”. (HU)
GERM 281. German Cultural Program (1-8)
Study abroad. Formal instruction in German and direct contact with the people and the culture during at least one month in a Germanspeaking country. Prerequisites: consent of German study abroad adviser. (HU)
GERM 301. Survey of German Literature (4)
An overview of German literary traditions through the nineteenth century, focusing on the Middle Ages, Renaissance, Reformation, Baroque, Enlightenment, Classicism, Romanticism, Realism, and Naturalism. (HU)
GERM 303. (MLL 303, GCP 303) Grimms’ Fairy Tales: Folklore, Feminism, Film (4)
This intercultural history of the Grimms’ fairy tales investigates how folktale types and gender stereotypes developed and became models for children and adults. The course covers the literary fairy tale in Germany as well as Europe and America. Versions of “Little Red Riding Hood”, “Cinderella”, or “Sleeping Beauty” exist not only in the Grimms’ collection but in films and many forms of world literature. Modern authors have rewritten fairy tales in feminist ways, promoting social change. Taught in English. German language students may receive a German component. Stegmann (HU)
GERM 305. Modern German Literature (4)
Topics in German literature of the twentieth and twentyfirst century. (HU)
GERM 320. Berlin: Transformations of a Metropolis (4)
A literary and cultural history of Berlin from its foundation to the present. After a historical overview, we will focus on the modern period that covers the Weimar Republic, the Third Reich, the divided city of the postwar era, the fall of the wall, and the continuing process of redefining Berlin’s identity as Germany’s old and new capital. (HU)
GERM 345. German Short Stories (4)
Readings of short prose texts in German. (HU)
GERM 350. German Special Topics (1-4)
Literary or linguistic topics not covered in regular courses. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (HU)
GERM 370. German Internship (1-8)
Designed to give advanced qualified students the chance to acquire field experience and training with selected firms and governmental agencies in Germanspeaking countries. Assigned readings, written reports, and employer performance evaluations are required. Prerequisite: GERM 167 or consent of the instructor. (HU)
Courses Taught in English (see descriptions under MLL courses)
MLL 211 (GERM 211, THTR 211). German Drama (4)
MLL 218. (GERM 218, THTR 218) Goethe’s“Faust” (4)
MLL 231. (GCP 231, GERM 231). New German Cinema (4)
MLL 260. (GERM 260, GCP 260) Multicultural
Germany (4)
MLL 303. (GERM 303, GCP 303) Grimms’ Fairy Tales: Folklore, Feminism, Film (4)
MLL 403. (WS 403) Grimms’ Fairy Tales:
Folklore, Feminism, Film (3)
The department offers courses both separately and in the context of the Jewish studies minor (Section III).
HEBR 001. Elementary Modern Hebrew I (4) fall
Classroom and laboratory instruction to develop hearing, speaking, reading, and writing the language. Cultural, ethnic, and religious dimensions of Israeli society. Tapes, textural materials, short stories. No previous study of Hebrew required. (HU)
HEBR 002. Elementary Modern Hebrew II (4) spring
Continuation of Hebrew I utilizing the audiolingual approach. Fundamentals of the language, structure and sounds; the Hebrew verb; reading and vocalized stories; written exercises; tapes; short stories. Prerequisite: HEBR 001 or its equivalent. (HU)
HEBR 011. Intermediate Modern Hebrew I (4) fall
Classroom and laboratory instruction to develop fundamental patterns of conversation and grammar; composition, reading of texts, laboratory work and sight reading; comprehension, speaking, reading and writing of unvocalized materials. Prerequisite: HEBR 002 or consent of instructor. (HU)
HEBR 012. Intermediate Modern Hebrew II (4) spring
Continuation of Hebrew 011. Reading of texts, including selected short stories, outside reading and supplementary material; increased emphasis on oral presentation. Prerequisite: HEBR 011 or consent of instructor. (HU)
HEBR 151 Hebrew Special Topics I (4)
Literary or linguistic topics not covered in regular courses. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Taught in Hebrew.
HEBR 152 Hebrew Special Topics II (4)
Continuation of HEBR 151. Literary or linguistic topics not covered in regular courses. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Taught in Hebrew.
See Asian Studies major and minor.
JPNS 001. Elementary Japanese I (4) fall
This course introduces the basic grammatical structures commonly found in daily situations in Japan. All four aspects of language skills are introduced. Hirangana, Katakana, and approximately 50 Kanji are introduced. (HU)
JPNS 002. Elementary Japanese II (4) spring
Continuation of JPNS 001. Approximately 100 Kanji are introduced. Prerequisite: JPNS 001 or equivalent. (HU)
JPNS 011. Intermediate Japanese I (4) fall
Continuation of JPNS 002. This course introduces more complex grammatical structures and develops all four aspects of language skills. Slightly more emphasis on reading and writing. Approximately 100 Kanji are introduced. Prerequisite: JPNS 002 or equivalent. (HU)
JPNS 012. Intermediate Japanese II (4) spring
Continuation of JPNS 011. Prerequisite: Japanese 011 or equivalent. (HU)
JPNS 141. Advanced Japanese I (4) fall
This course emphasizes advanced reading comprehension on topics related to Japan. Approximately 100 Kanji are introduced. Prerequisite: JPNS 012 or equivalent. (HU)
JPNS 142. Advanced Japanese II (4) spring
Continuation of JPNS 141. Prerequisite: JPNS 141 or equivalent. (HU)
JPNS 145. Advanced Japanese Conversation and Culture I (4)
This course emphasizes oral skills and culture by discussing topics related to modern Japan. Advanced writing skills, especially the knowledge of Kanji, are introduced individually. Prerequisite: JPNS 012 or consent of instructor. (HU)
JPNS 146. Advanced Japanese Conversation and Culture II (4)
Continuation of JPNS 145. Emphasis on advanced oral and writing skills, and knowledge of the culture. Prerequisite: JPNS 145 or consent of instructor. (HU)
JPNS 290. Japanese Special Topics (1-4)
Literary or linguistics topics not covered in regular courses. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (HU)
JPNS 291. Advanced Japanese and Culture Abroad (1-8)
JPNS 390. Japanese Special Topics (1-4)
Courses Taught in English (See descriptions under MLL courses)
MLL 068. (ASIA 68) Japanese Language: Past and Present (4)
RUSS 001. Elementary Russian I (4) fall
Classroom and laboratory, audio, and video introduction to the fundamentals of conversational and grammatical patterns; practice in pronunciation, simple conversation, reading, and writing. (HU)
RUSS 002. Elementary Russian II (4) spring
Continuation of RUSS 001. Prerequisite: RUSS 1 or equivalent. (HU)
RUSS 011. Intermediate Russian I (4) fall
Classroom and laboratory practice in conversation. Development of reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: RUSS 002 or equivalent. (HU)
RUSS 012. Intermediate Russian II (4) spring
Continuation of RUSS 011. Prerequisite: RUSS 002 or 011, or equivalent. (HU)
RUSS 141. Russian Conversation and Composition I (4) fall
Intensive practice in oral and written Russian and oral comprehension. Readings and discussions on Russian literature and culture. Prerequisite: RUSS 012 or equivalent. (HU)
RUSS 142. Russian Conversation and Composition II (4) spring
Continuation of RUSS 141. Prerequisite: RUSS 141 or equivalent. (HU)
RUSS 215. Russian Classics: Russian Literature with Variable Topic and Credit (1-4)
May be repeated for credit. (HU)
RUSS 231. Russian in the Real World I (4)
Readings and conversations about selected nonliterary topics including the social and natural sciences, business, economics, the environment, current political events in Russia and throughout the former Soviet republics. (HU)
RUSS 232. Russian in the Real World II (4)
A continuation of RUSS 231. (HU)
RUSS 251. Russian Special Topics (1-4) fall
Intensive study of literary or linguistic topics. Prerequisite: RUSS 142 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit. Nicholas (HU)
RUSS 252. Russian Special Topics (1-4) spring
Intensive study of literary or linguistic topics. Prerequisite: RUSS 142 or 251 or equivalent. May be repeated for credit. Nicholas (HU)
RUSS 370. Russian Internship (1-8)
Designed to give advanced qualified students the chance to acquire field experience and training with selected firms and governmental agencies in Russianspeaking countries. Assigned readings, written reports, and employer performance evaluations are required. Prerequisites: RUSS 141 or 142 and approval of faculty committee on internship. (HU)
RUSS 391. Russian Special Topics (1-4)
Independent study of research under faculty guidance on a literary, linguistic, or methodological topic. May be repeated once for credit. May be used to satisfy the doctoral language requirement. Prerequisites: consent of instructor. Nicholas (HU)
Courses Taught in English (see descriptions under MLL courses)
MLL 023. Lehigh in Russia (1-8) MLL 027. Russian Classics (4)
Undergraduate Courses
SPAN 001. Elementary Spanish I (4)
Basic conversational Spanish illustrating essential grammatical principles. Reading of simple texts and writing. Lab required. (HU)
SPAN 002. Elementary Spanish II (4)
Continuation of SPAN 1. Lab required. Prerequisite: SPAN 001 or equivalent. (HU)
SPAN 011. Intermediate Spanish I (4)
Limited review of elementary grammar concepts and introduction to more advanced grammar and vocabulary. Emphasis on discussion, reading, and writing about short literary works and current topics in the Spanishspeaking world. Prerequisite: SPAN 002 or equivalent. (HU)
SPAN 012. Intermediate Spanish II (4)
Prerequisite: SPAN 011 or equivalent. (HU)
SPAN 133. Spanish Phonetics and Pronunciation (4)
Comparison of Spanish and English sounds; descriptions of Spanish vowels and consonants in their various positions. Oral practice with special emphasis on accent and intonation patterns. Prerequisite: SPAN 002. (HU)
SPAN 141. Advanced Spanish Grammar (4)
Intensive review of Spanish grammar with stress on finer points. Analysis of syntax and style. Improvement of grammar through composition. Prerequisite: SPAN 012 or equivalent. (HU)
SPAN 142. Advanced Conversational Spanish (4)
Conversational practice stressing the building of vocabulary based on literary texts and topics of general interest. Designed to stimulate fluent and spontaneous use of spoken Spanish. Course does not count toward completion of major. Prerequisite: SPAN 141 or equivalent. (HU)
SPAN 151. Cultural Evolution of Spain (4)
The historical and cultural evolution of Spain. Discussion of major literary works in their cultural and historical contexts. Prerequisite: SPAN 141 or consent of instructor. Lefkowitz. (HU)
SPAN 152. (LAS 152) Cultural Evolution of Latin America (4)
The historical and cultural evolution of Latin America. Discussion of representative literary works in their cultural and historical contexts. Prerequisite: SPAN 141 or consent of instructor. Prieto. (HU)
SPAN 199. Spanish Special Topics (34)
For students who take a course, not offered at Lehigh, at another institution. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. (HU)
SPAN 211. Business Spanish (4)
An introduction to business concepts and vocabulary in Spanish. Letter writing, specialized professional vocabulary, and review of grammar. Prerequisite: SPAN 141 or equivalent. (HU)
SPAN 212. Spanish Writing Skills (4)
Improving writing proficiency through practice in composition and translation. Prerequisite: SPAN 141 or equivalent. (HU)
SPAN 213. Approaches to Reading: Cultural Productions in Spanish (4)
An introduction to the analysis of Latin American and Spanish cultural productions (mainly literature and film). Prerequisites: Span 151 or 152, Span 141. (HU)
SPAN 263. (LAS 263) The Spanish American Short Story (4)
Comparative study of representative works by major writers such as Quiroga, Borges, and Cortazar, among others. Prerequisite: SPAN 152 or equivalent. Prieto. (HU)
SPAN 265. (LAS 265) Spanish and Latin American Cinema (4)
An introduction to cinema in the Spanishspeaking world. Oral discussion and written analysis of selected films. Students view films independently. Prerequisite: SPAN 141 or equivalent. (HU)
SPAN 270. Communicating in Spanish for Medical Personnel (4)
For prospective medical personnel communicating with Spanishspeaking patients. Dialogues, healthcare vocabulary. Review of grammar. Prerequisite: SPAN 141 or equivalent. Lefkowitz. (HU)
SPAN 275. (LAS 275, WS 275) Introduction to Hispanic Women Writers (4)
The objective of this class is to introduce students to Hispanic contemporary female authors from Latin America, Spain, and the United States through the analysis of all literary genres (novel, short story, poetry, essay, and drama). This class provides students with a solid introduction to Hispanic women’s writing from the last years of the Nineteenth Century to the present, as well as to feminist literary theory. Portela. (HU)
SPAN 276. (LAS 276) Contemporary Literature of the Southern Cone (4)
This course focuses on the study of the literature of Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay from the beginning of the 20th Century to the present. The class is devoted both to analyze the works of the most important authors from the Southern Cone through different literary genres (drama, novel, short story, and poetry) as well as to study how these texts represent the cultural and historical particularities of the region. Special attention is paid to the unique contexts in which this literature is produced, particularly the periods of political instability and state violence and repression. Texts by Jorge Luis Borges, Pablo Neruda, Manuel Puig, Griselda Gambaro, Cristina Peri Rossi, and Antonio Skarmeta, among others, are studied. Also, historical and theoretical readings, films, and documentaries are used to supplement the literary texts. Portela.
SPAN 290. Spanish Special Topics (24)
Study of an author or theme, or completion of a special project. Topics may vary. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: SPAN 151 or 152, and consent of instructor. (HU)
SPAN 303. Don Quixote (4)
Reading and critical analysis of the original text. Focus on the place of the novel in World Literature and the universality of the applications of the novel. Prerequisite: SPAN 151 or equivalent. Lefkowitz. (HU)
SPAN 305. Spanish Literature of the Middle Ages (4)
Reading and discussion of outstanding works such as El Cid, El Libro de Buen Amor and La Celestina. Topics vary. Prerequisite: SPAN 151. Lefkowitz. (HU)
SPAN 308. The Spanish Novel Since 1939 (4)
The evolution of the novel from post civil war to the present. Reading of Cela, Laforet, Delibes, Rodoreda, and Marsé, among others. Prerequisite: SPAN 151 or equivalent. (HU)
SPAN 320. (LAS 320) Literature of the Spanish Caribbean (4)
Study of representative works with emphasis on Cuba and Puerto Rico. Writers include Barnet, Carpentier, Sánchez, and Rodriguez Juliá. Prerequisite: SPAN 152 or equivalent. Prieto. (HU)
SPAN 321. (LAS 321) Children and Adolescents in Contemporary Spanish American Literature (4)
Discussion of narrative techniques and the category of the self as they relate to the images of adolescence and childhood in works by such authors as Vargas Llosa, Reinaldo Arenas, José Bianco, Silvina Ocampo. Prerequisite: SPAN 152 or equivalent. Prieto. (HU)
SPAN 322. (LAS 322) The Short Novel in Contemporary Spanish American Literature (4)
Reading and discussion of representative works by García Márquez, Onetti, Rulfo, and Bioy Casares, among others. Prerequisite: SPAN 152 or equivalent. Prieto. (HU)
SPAN 323. (LAS 323) Literature and Revolution in Contemporary Cuba (4)
Study of works written after 1959 by dissident, nondissident, and exiled authors (Desnoes, Norberto Fuentes, Benítez Rojo, and Pedro Juan Gutiérrez, among others). Prerequisite: SPAN 152 or equivalent. Prieto. (HU)
SPAN 325. (LAS 325) Hispanic Literature of the United States (4)
Discussion of fiction, poetry, drama, and film from the main groups in the U.S. Hispanic population. Discussion of Hispanic ethnic identity, bilingualism, and minority issues. Prerequisite: SPAN 152 or equivalent. Prieto. (HU)
SPAN 326. (WS 326) Tradition and Resistance: Women Writers of Latin America (4)
Study of poetry and narrative works by Latin American women writers. Authors include Rosario Ferré, Rosario Castellanos, Elena Poniatowska, and Cristina Peri Rossi, among others. Prerequisite: SPAN 152 or equivalent. (HU)
SPAN 342. The New Narrative in Spanish American Literature (4)
Critical evaluation of distinguished works of Spanish American prose fiction of the 1960’s and 70’s. Readings by Donoso, Fuentes, García Márquez, and Vargas Llosa, among others. Prerequisite: SPAN 152 or equivalent. (HU)
SPAN 345. (LAS 345) Testimonial Writing of the Hispanic World (4)
This course explores the genre testimonio, which confronts the official history of the Latin American and Spanish dictatorships and portrays the experiences and struggles of those who suffered political repression. The course focuses on the analysis of both literary and visual testimonios from the Hispanic world, as well as on theoretical issues concerning discourses of truth. Portela. (HU)
SPAN 346. (LAS 346, WS 346) Contemporary Hispanic Women Writers: The Novelists (4)
This course explores the works of Hispanic women writers who have been oppositional to hegemonic cultural politics during the Twentieth Century in Latin America and Spain. Grounding the readings in their particular contexts, the class discusses the issues these writers define as important in their work, the impact of their creations in both the literary cannon as well as in the politics of their countries, the use of literature as a weapon to empower minority positions, and the effect of their narratives on the changing literary canon. Special attention will be paid to issues related to interpretations of history, exile, different forms of violence and repression, expressions of desire, and sexuality. Portela. (HU)
SPAN 379. Spanish Internship (24)
Designed to give advanced qualified students the chance to acquire field experience and training with selected firms and governmental agencies in Spanishspeaking countries or U.S. agencies serving the Hispanic community. Assigned readings, written reports, and employer performance evaluations are required. Prerequisites: SPAN 141 and approval of faculty. (HU)
SPAN 390. Spanish Special Topics (24)
Study of an author, theme or period. Topics vary. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: SPAN 151 or 152 and consent of instructor. (HU)
Courses Taught in English (see descriptions under MLL courses)
MLL 051. Contemporary Hispanic-American Literature (4)
MLL 053. This Hispanic World and its
Culture (4)
Minor in International Film
Description
The minor in International Film affords students the opportunity to examine a wide crosssection of world cinema. It is designed to provide a critical understanding of historical trends and current issues in film across various regions of the world. Covering national cinemas from ASIA, Europe, and Latin America, course offerings will allow students to explore diverse approaches to film that are rooted in the history, culture, and society of different countries in each region.
The minor consists of 16 credits. All students must take a required core course (MLL 100), and the remaining courses are to be chosen from the list of electives below, in consultation with the minor advisor. (One course may be taken outside of the MLL department with the minor advisor’s approval.)
Core course
MLL 100 Introduction to International Film (4)
Elective courses
MLL/ASIA/WS/GCP 073 Film, Fiction, and Gender in Modern China (4)
FREN 322 Contemporary French Films (4)
GERM/GCP/MLL 231 New German Cinema (4)
SPAN 265 Spanish and Latin American Cinema (4)
Minor in International Communication
Description:
The Minor in International Communication is designed for students who have already reached the intermediate level in their language studies and wish to develop international communication skills from a global perspective.
The minor consists of 16 credits. Students must take MLL 90 or 124 as a core course, and one advanced language course in their language (above 100 level), and two other courses from the list of electives below in consultation with the minor advisor. These two courses must be chosen from a region that is different from their language area in order to broaden their communication skills. (One course may be taken outside of the MLL department with the minor advisor’s approval.)
Courses:
Required:
Negotiating across cultures (MLL 090 or 124) or
Globalization and Cultures (MLL/GC 006)
One advanced language course (above 100 level)
Electives:
MLL 027 Russian Classics (4)
MLL 053 This Hispanic World and its Culture (4)
MLL/ASIA/HIST 075 Chinese Civilization (4)
MLL/ASIA/HIST 076 Understanding Contemporary China (4)
MLL 195 Lehigh in Spain (4)
FREN 159 The Frenchspeaking World and its Culture (4)
GERM 163 German Civilization and Culture (4)
SPAN 151 Cultural Evolution of Spain (4)
SPAN 152 Cultural Evolution of Latin America (4)
and other courses pre-approved by the adviser.
Professors. Paul Salerni, Ph.D. (Harvard) (NEH Distinguished Chair in the Humanties); Steven Sametz, D.M.A. (Wisconsin) (Ronald J. Ulrich Chair in Music); Nadine Sine, Ph.D. (N.Y.U.), Chair.
Associate Professors. Eugene Albulescu, M.M. (Indiana) (Ronald J. Ulrich Chair in Orchestral Studies); William Warfield, M.M. (Manhattan).
Professors of Practice. Debra Field, M.M. (Temple); Timothy Schwarz, D.M.A. (Temple).
Lecturer. David Diggs, M.M. (SUNY Stony Brook)
Adjunct Professors: David Bakamjian, D.M.A. (SUNY Stony Brook); Helen Beedle, M.M. (New England); Linda Fiore, B.M. (Hartt); L. Scott Force, M.E. (Trenton State); Linda Ganus, M.M. (Michigan), M.F.A. (Vermont College of Fine Arts); Tim Harrison, M.M. (N.Texas State); William Holmes (School for Recording Arts and Sciences); Albert Neumeyer, M.M. (Trenton); Gene Perla, B.A. (Thomas Edison); Dave Riekenberg, M.M.E. (N. Texas State); Tim Sessions, M.M. (Manhattan School of Music); James Thoma, M.M. (Juilliard).
Private Instructors: Bass: Dominick Fiore, Gene Perla; Bassoon: Kim Seifert; Clarinet: Deborah Andrus; Flute: Linda Ganus; Robin Kani; French Horn: Daniel Braden; Guitar: (electric) Bob De Vos, Tom Guarna, Vic Juris; Harp: Andrea Wittchen; Oboe: David Diggs; Organ: Tim Harrell; Piano: Eugene Albulescu, Helen Beedle, Tim Harrison (jazz), Donna McHugh, Pat O’Connell, Irmgard Pursell; Percussion: Scott Neumann, James Thoma; Saxophone: Dave Riekenberg; Trombone: Tim Sessions; Trumpet: Joseph Mosello (jazz), Bill Warfield (jazz), Lawrence Wright; Tuba: Scott Force; Viola and Violin: James Finegan, Sandya Murthy, Kate Ransom, Tim Schwarz; Violoncello: David Bakamjian; Voice: Eduardo Azzati, Brian Chu, Debra Field, Jane Hagness; Margaret Hanegraaf.
The study of music develops skills which will serve the student well in any career: selfdiscipline, teamwork, problem solving and leadership. A student graduating with the B.A. degree in music will have a strong foundation in music theory and substantial exposure to western music from the Middle Ages to the present. This curriculum will prepare a student for graduate studies in musicology, music theory, composition, or performance. A music major or minor taken in conjunction with a business major may lead to a variety of careers in arts management or in the recording and music publishing industries. For some a double major or a minor in music will not lead to a career but to a lifelong involvement with an art form that gives lasting satisfaction.
The music department also offers significant performance experiences in instrumental and vocal ensembles, large and small, and in private instruction. The Zoellner Arts Center facilities include a Listening Library, practice rooms, a composition and digital class piano studio, a fine recording studio, classrooms and rehearsal rooms. Most importantly, the center boasts its concert facility, Baker Hall. With its 1000seat capacity and excellent acoustics, it is flexible both on the stage (concert or theater mode) and in seating arrangements. The fully adjustable pit can serve opera or musical theatre, can provide additional seating, or can become an extension of the stage.
Major program
The music program offers two separate programs, each earning the Bachelor of Arts degree, the B.A. in Music and the B.A. in Music Composition.
The Bachelor of Arts in Music (36credit minimum) is for those students who wish to have double majors, who might choose a related field (e.g., arts management, parttime performance careers in orchestras) or who simply want a concentrated exposure to music study. Students choose between five different concentrations: performance; history and literature; theory and composition; jazz; conducting. For those who intend to pursue graduate study in music or a performing career, the major program should be viewed as the minimum requirement. Such students should regularly seek the advice of department faculty in expanding their program to suit their particular needs and goals.
Performance Concentration.
Thirteen credits in theory and musicianship skills: MUS 11, 2, 82, 3, 7, 83, 4, 8. Nine credits of music history (any 3 from MUS 233, 234, 235, 236) and eleven credits in lessons, ensembles and recitals, and three credits in music electives. The student must perform a half recital in the junior year, a full recital in the senior year, and juries during the sophomore and junior years. Jury Requirement: see website at http://www.lehigh.edu/~inmsc/
History Concentration.
Thirteen credits in theory and musicianship skills: MUS 11, 2, 82, 3, 7, 83, 4, 8. Twelve credits of music history (MUS 233, 234, 235, 236) and eleven credits in electives, lessons, and ensembles, of which at least three must be in performance. The students must produce a major research project during the senior year.
Composition and Theory Concentration.
Eighteen credits in theory: MUS 82, 3, 7, 83, 4, 8, 243,
245. Six credits in music history (MUS 336 plus any one from MUS 233, 234, 235, 236) and eight in composition (MUS 253, 254), plus four in lessons or ensembles. Students must produce a substantial composition or theoretical analysis under the direction of department faculty during the senior year. A keyboard test is required to enter composition class.
Jazz Concentration
Thirteen credits in music theory and musicianship skills: MUS 11, 2, 82, 3, 7, 83, 4, 8 plus three credits in Jazz Theory, MUS 139. Six credits in Jazz History: MUS 128, 129. A minimum of four credits in small jazz groups, MUS 49 and six in jazz performance: MUS 24,
25. Four credits in music electives. The student must undertake a senior project under faculty direction.
Conducting Concentration
Thirteen credits in music theory and musicianship skills: MUS 11, 2, 82, 3, 7, 83, 4, 8. Nine credits in music history (choose from 233, 234, 235, 236). Four credits in conducting: MUS 321, 322 plus at least two Conducting Internships (MUS 311), of which one must be in orchestra. Six credits of performance electives (lessons and ensembles). A piano proficiency exam must be completed before the end of the sophomore year. The student must undertake a senior project under faculty direction.
Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition
The Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition is designed for students committed to pursuing music composition beyond the undergraduate level. It is an intensive composition program with a 54credit minimum. Twentyfive credits in music theory: MUS 82, 3, 7, 83, 4, 8, 139, 243, 245, 331. Nine credits in music history: MUS 236, MUS 336 plus one from MUS 129, 233, 234, 235. Fourteen credits in composition: MUS 253, 254, two semesters of MUS 353. One semester of conducting, MUS 321 (2 credits) and four credits of music electives. Students will have to pass a piano proficiency exam by the end of the sophomore year. Students will compile a composition portfolio by the end of the senior year.
Minor programs
Minor in Music
The minor requires a minimum of 17 credits and may include MUS 90. The program is designed to be flexible but must include MUS 11, 2, 82, 3, and 7, one history or literature course, and two performance courses (MUS 2279). The student may choose the remaining four credits from department offerings.
Minor in Music Industry
The music industry minor is intended to provide exposure to basic information, issues and skills useful for students who may want to pursue entry level positions in the music business or to promote their own work. There are six required courses: MUS 161, 164, 261, 11, 2, plus MUS 361: Music Internship; and either Acct 108 or 151 for a minimum of 18 credits.
Music Option
Although Music and Engineering/Science is not a major in itself, Lehigh attracts many engineering and science students who wish to continue their active involvement in music and the music department. For those students who are interested in pursuing this option, music can be taken as a dual major, minor or elective.
Concert Requirement
Majors and minors must enroll in MUS 100 and attend concerts approved by the music department for a minimum of three semesters.
Departmental Honors
A student must have a 3.5 average in courses in the major to pursue honors. Candidates for departmental honors should submit to the department chair a written proposal, prepared in consultation with a faculty project adviser by the end of the junior year. The project could result in a research paper, a composition or a performance. Upon acceptance of the proposal by the department faculty, the student should register for MUS 350 for one to six credits, which may be taken all at once or over the senior year. The awarding of departmental honors will be contingent on the quality of the completed project. Students who complete two concentrations in the major may also petition for consideration.
Private lessons
Lessons in most instruments and voice may be taken for one credit. They must be arranged through the department at set fees that are not included in tuition. Please note that registering for lessons cannot guarantee availability due to difficulties in scheduling.
Performing groups
Admission to performing ensembles is by audition (except Choral Union, Symphonic Band and Marching 97), and students receive one credit per semester by registering for the appropriate course number. Although there is no limit to the number of courses in this series that may be taken, students should check with their adviser to determine the number that may be applied toward graduation.
Course Offerings
Please note that many upper level courses have no prerequisites beyond MUS 10 or 11 and are open to anyone with basic knowledge of musical terminology.
MUS 2. Keyboard Harmony I (1) spring
For intended majors and minors only. Corequisite: MUS 11. Beginning piano skills designed to enable the student to use the piano as a tool. Major and minor scales in both hands, forming chords, elementary sight reading. Students may test out upon examination. (HU)
MUS 3. Keyboard Harmony II (1) fall
Continuation of MUS 2. Diatonic progressions in major and minor; more advanced sight reading. Students may test out upon examination. Corequisite: MUS 82. Prerequisite: MUS 2. (HU)
MUS 4. Keyboard Harmony III (1) spring
Additional keyboard skills, including progressions with secondary chords, modulations, and sight reading. Students may test out upon examination. Corequisite: MUS 83. Prerequisite: MUS 3 (HU)
MUS 7. Aural Skills (1) fall
Sight singing and ear training through dictation exercises. Rhythm exercises. Corequisite: MUS 82. Prerequisite: MUS 11 or equivalent. (HU)
MUS 8. Aural Skills II (1) spring
Continuation of MUS 7. Corequisite: MUS 83. Prerequisite: MUS 7. (HU)
MUS 10. Basic Skills in Music (2) fall
Rudiments of musical notation, beginning skills in sight singing, ear training, rhythm and keyboard. Intended for anyone who does not plan to major or minor. (HU)
MUS 11. Basic Musicianship (2) spring
For intended majors and minors. Development of basic skills in using notation, sight singing and ear training. . Corequisite: MUS 2. (HU)
MUS 12. Surveys in Music (3) fall or spring
Varied topics in music for the nonmajor such as Italian opera, Keyboard Music, the Symphony. Emphasis on developing listening skills and acquaintance with important works in the genre. Staff (HU)
MUS 2179.
Applied music and performance courses may be repeated for graduation credit up to six times in CEAS and CBE. Prerequisite: Admission to MUS 2262 by audition. MUS 6479,170 have fees.
MUS 21. Marching Band (1) fall. (ND)
MUS 22. Wind Ensemble (1) fallspring (HU)
MUS 23. Symphonic Band (1) spring (HU)
MUS 24. Jazz Ensemble (1) fallspring (HU)
MUS 25. Jazz Band (1) fallspring (HU)
MUS 31. University Choir (1) fallspring (HU)
MUS 32. Choral Union (1) fallspring (HU)
MUS 33. Glee Club (1) fallspring. Corequisite: MUS 31 (HU)
MUS 34 Freshman Lab Choir (0) fall. Corequisite: MUS 31 (HU)
MU 35 Women’s Choir (1) fallspring. Corequisite: MUS 31 (HU)
MUS 48. Chamber Music Collegium (1) fall spring. Department Permission. (HU)
MUS 49. Small Jazz Ensembles (1) fallspring. Department Permission. (HU)
MUS 61. Lehigh University Philharmonic (1) fall spring (HU)
MUS 62. Lehigh University Chamber Orchestra (1) fallspring (HU)
MUS 65. Class Guitar for Beginners (1) fall spring
Beginning techniques and skills for guitar, either acoustic or electric. For students with less than a year of guitar instruction. Students supply their own instruments. (HU)
MUS 66. Class Voice for Beginners (1) fallspring
Group instruction for beginning students of voice, including breathing and vocal production techniques; diction; beginning solo pieces. (HU)
MUS 67. Class Drum Set for Beginners (1) fallspring
Rudiments of drum set playing for students with less than a year of drum instruction. (HU)
MUS 68. Class Piano for Beginners I (1) fallspring
Instruction for beginning piano students, including rudiments of musical notation in relation to the keyboard; beginning pieces for solo piano and the group. (HU)
MUS 69. Class Piano for Beginners II (1) fallspring
A continuation of MUS 68. After a second semester of class piano, the student should be ready to benefit from private lesson instruction. (HU)
MUS 71. Private Piano Study (1) falls pring (HU)
MUS 72. Private Vocal Study (1) falls pring (HU)
MUS 73. Private String Study (1) falls pring (HU)
MUS 74. Private Woodwind Study (1) fall spring (HU)
MUS 75. Private Brass Study (1) fall spring (HU)
MUS 76. Private Percussion Study (1) fall spring (HU)
MUS 77. Private Organ Study (1) fall spring (HU)
MUS 79. Private Electric Guitar Study (1) fall spring (HU)
MUS 82. Harmony I (3) fall
Exercises in writing in fourpart chorale style. This includes all diatonic chords and nonharmonic tones. MUS 3 and 7 must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: MUS 11 or equivalent. Diggs (HU)
MUS 83. Harmony II (3) spring
Continuation of MUS 82 including modulation, chromatic chords, analysis. MUS 4 and 8 must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: MUS 82, and 7 or equivalent. Diggs (HU)
MUS 84. Private Drumset Study (1) fallspring MUS 100. Concert Requirement (0) fall, spring
Concerts approved by the department (for majors and minors)
MUS 128. Jazz History I (3) fall
A study of the roots of jazz. Starting in West Africa, the course traces the synthesis of African and European elements to 1945. Musicians covered are Gottshalk, Bolden, Morton, Armstrong, Hawkins, Basie, Ellington and others. Warfield (HU)
MUS 129. Jazz History II (3) spring
A survey of modern jazz from 1945 to the present. Musicians covered include Parker, Gillespie, Monk, Davis, Coltrane, Hancock, and Coleman. Can be taken independently of Jazz History I, but the first course would be helpful. Warfield (HU)
MUS 132. Composer and Era (3) fall or spring
Life and development of a composer’s style viewed in historical context. Title varies: Bach, Beethoven, Mozart, etc. May be repeated for credit as title varies. Prerequisite: MUS 10 or 11 or equivalent. Sine (HU)
MUS 139. Jazz Theory (3) spring
Study of the music theory that is the foundation of a good jazz solo, composition or arrangement. Study of the modes of the major and melodic minor scale, chord/scale theory using major, melodic minor, diminished, and wholetone scales. Basic chord progressions, functional analysis of jazz tunes, and ear training are also included. Prerequisites: MUS 82. (HU)
MUS 151. Vocal Diction (1) fall or spring
Introduction to the use of the International Phonetic Alphabet. Application to French, Italian, German and English diction using art song repertoire. Preparation of a song in each language. Field (HU)
MUS 161. Production and Marketing of Sound Recordings (3) fallspring
A onesemester course providing foundations for organizing a recording project to be carried out by the class, which works in teams. This course will focus especially on artist negotiations, recording techniques, music publishing and manufacturing. Perla (ND)
MUS 164. Management of Careers in Performing Arts (3) fallspring
A onesemester course that provides an overview of what performing artists and managers experience during cycles of career development. Topics include recognition of talent, positioning in the marketplace, creating support structures and attainment of personal goals. Students will be required to apply practical techniques in furthering the career of a chosen artist. Perla (ND)
MUS 170. Private Instruction for Performance Concentrators (2)
Lesson fees apply. Repeatable for credit. Restricted to music majors concentrating in performance. (HU)
MUS 171. Accompanying (1) fallspring
Introduction to ensemble performance including sightreading techniques, application of chord progressions and beginning improvisation techniques at the keyboard. May be repeated for credit. (HU)
MUS 233. Medieval and Renaissance Music (3) fall, odd
Development of musical style from early Christian chant to the sacred and secular forms of the late 16th century, viewed in cultural contexts. Prerequisite: MUS 11 or equivalent. Sine (HU)
MUS 234. Baroque and Classical Music (3) spring, even
The major genres and composers of the 17th and 18th centuries studied in their cultural context. Prerequisite: MUS 11 or equivalent. Sine (HU)
MUS 235. Romantic Music (3) fall, even
Study of the major composers and their works from late Beethoven to Mahler and Strauss. Prerequisite: MUS 11 or equivalent. Sine (HU)
MUS 236. TwentiethCentury Music (3) spring, odd
Beginning with the major trends at the turn of the century, a study of the important composers and works of the last century to the present. Prerequisite: MUS 11 or equivalent. Sine (HU)
MUS 243. Counterpoint (4) fall
Writing and analyzing pieces in Renaissance and Baroque contrapuntal styles. Prerequisites: MUS 83, 4, and 8 or equivalent. Diggs (ND).
MUS 245. Classical and Romantic Forms (4) spring
Analyzing and writing pieces in classical and romantic forms. Exercises in chromatic harmony. Prerequisite: MUS 243. (ND)
MUS 251. Special Topics (13)
Study of musical topics in history or composition not covered in regular courses. May be repeated for credit as title varies. Prerequisite: consent of the department chair. Salerni (HU)
MUS 253. Composition I: Electronic and Acoustic Techniques (4) fall
Writing for acoustic and electronic instruments based on 20thcentury models. Acoustic orchestration, digital synthesis, effects processing. Use of the computer for score preparation and as a compositional tool. Prerequisite: MUS 83, 4, and 8 or permission of instructor. Salerni (ND)
MUS 254. Composition II (4) spring
Continuation of MUS 253. Prerequisite: 253. Salerni (ND)
MUS 261. Recording Techniques I (3) fall
Recording music in various popular and classical styles using state of the art studio equipment. Topics include microphone choice, placement, mixing, effects processing, digital editing and post production. (ND)
MUS 262. Recording Techniques II (3) spring
Continuation of Recording Techniques I. Prerequisite: MUS 261(ND)
MUS 271. Repertoire (2) fall or spring
Survey of literature in a given medium: e.g., piano, vocal, orchestral, choral repertoire. Particular emphasis on performance issues. May be repeated for credit as title varies. (HU)
MUS 291. Independent Study (13)
Individually supervised work in history or composition, or continuation of projects begun in regular courses. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of department chair. (HU)
MUS 300. Apprentice Teaching (13) (ND) MUS 311. Conducting Internship (2)
Work under the direction of one of the faculty directors to learn the organization and musical tasks required of directors as they prepare ensembles for performance. Prerequisites: MUS 322 or permission. Repeatable for credit. Staff (HU)
MUS 312/412: Advanced Choral Composition (2) Summer
Intensive, weeklong seminar/workshop for individual study with international faculty. Joint seminars and lab choir rehearsals on choral literature; rehearsals and premieres of student works. New works and repertoire presented in final concert conducted by faculty and participants. Sametz
MUS 321. Conducting I (2) fall
Beginning study of conducting techniques, including score reading and preparation, analysis, conducting patterns and gestures. Prerequisite: MUS 83 or permission of the instructor. (HU)
MUS 322. Conducting II (2) spring
Continuation of MUS 321. Prerequisite: MUS 321. (HU)
MUS 331. Advanced Analysis (4) spring
Indepth analysis of music from the Western tradition. Compositions studied to include at least one orchestral piece, one piece with text (song cycle or opera) and one piece using serial procedures. Introduction to Schenkerian analysis. Prerequisites: MUS 243 and 245 or permission. Staff (HU)
MUS 336. Seminar in the History of Musical Style (3) spring
Study and analysis of the development of musical language and genre from the middle ages to the present. Intended particularly for any student considering graduate school in music. May substitute for any one course in the music history sequence. Prerequisite: MUS 83. Sine (ND)
MUS 350. Senior Project (16) (ND)
MUS 353. Composition Seminar (3) fallspring
Seminar review of original compositions alternating with private lessons in composition. The seminar is intended for students doing either independent work in composition or senior projects. Prerequisites: MUS 254. Salerni, Sametz, Warfield. Repeatable for credit. Staff (HU)
MUS 361. Music Internship (3) MUS 370. Recital (12) fallspring
Department permission. (HU)
MUS 412/312. Advanced Choral Composition (2) summer.
Same as MUS 312 description above.