Codes and construction practices; analysis of structural systems; structural design in steel and concrete; design of masonry and foundation structures; stability; long span structural systems; lateral forces.

Preparation and analysis of public relations case studies in all sectors; analysis based on the Research, Objectives, Programming, Evaluation, and Stewardship (ROPES) model; problem-analysis and problem-solving skill development.

Digital Logic design and implementation. Microprocessor hardware analysis, timing, and design. Effects of machine instructions on hardware.

Why do some countries hold elections while others do not? Why are some states able to provide security and welfare to their citizens while others struggle to do so? Why are some countries plagued by violence while others enjoy internal peace? These questions have long animated the field of comparative politics and are among the several of which we will explore this semester.

This course will provide students with a firm foundation in the sub-field of comparative politics, preparing them for further analysis of politics around the world and across contexts. The course has two main objectives:

1. To familiarize students with the importance of theory and research design for describing, explaining, and understanding political processes. After taking this course, students should be able to distinguish between different theoretical explanations and evaluate the merit of evidence used to support them.

2. To provide students with an overview of key topics and debates in comparative politics. Students should be able to understand the basis of these debates as well as take and support positions on them.

This course investigates the structure and division of governmental powers under the United States Constitution, primarily through analysis of cases decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. Governmental powers under the U.S. Constitution is generally divided along a vertical axis, between state and national authorities, and along a horizontal axis, across the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the national government. Specific topics to be emphasized include electoral administration, public health, climate change, legislative delegation to executive agencies, and judicial nullification of legislative and executive actions.

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Machine analysis, synthesis, and design application of mechanisms, analytical stress and deflection methods as well as computer simulations and use of engineering materials will be used to design machine parts and systems.

Study design, sample selection, data collection, statistical analysis, and interpretation and application of results.